> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kaizo-1.gitbook.io/kaizo-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kaizo-1.gitbook.io/kaizo-docs/installation.md).

# Installation

This section covers setup for Kaizo.

Start with Welcome, then work through the pages in order.

1. Welcome
2. Requirements
3. Desktops and window managers
4. How to run

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**On NixOS?** File capabilities and nix-ld cannot be used together. Skip the normal `setcap` / app-menu path and follow [NixOS](/kaizo-docs/common-issues/nixos.md) under Common issues.
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After install, see Using the menu under About Kaizo.

For crashes, display problems, and other fixes, see [Common issues](/kaizo-docs/common-issues.md).