diff --git a/kernel-rs/README.md b/kernel-rs/README.md
index fe70ace6..26fb2ac5 100644
--- a/kernel-rs/README.md
+++ b/kernel-rs/README.md
@@ -2,6 +2,15 @@ based on [Writing an OS in rust](https://os.phil-opp.com/)
 
 # compiling
 
+## dependencies
+
+`pacman -S \
+	grub2\
+	xorriso\
+	mtools\
+	binutils
+`
+
 a standard development environment can be invoked:
 
 ```