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    Install Playdate SDK
If you're like me, you want to install the Playdate SDK using a package manager. Below are some options for you.

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macOS
Homebrew
brew install --cask playdate-simulator
This Homebrew cask updates automatically, so you usually don't have to submit updates.
Windows
Winget
⚠️ You will still have to set the PLAYDATE_SDK_PATH environment variable and append $PLAYDATE_SDK_PATH/bin to your PATH.
winget install Panic.PlaydateSDK
Outdated SDK version? Submit an update.
Scoop
# Add SDK bucket
scoop bucket add playdate-sdk https://github.com/idleberg/scoop-playdate-sdk

# Optional step: Install sudo helper to elevate PowerShell
scoop install sudo

# Install SDK
sudo scoop install playdate-sdk
This Scoop bucket updates automatically, so you usually don't have to submit updates.
Linux
Pacman
pacman -S playdate-sdk
Outdated SDK version? Submit an update.
Yay
yay -S playdate-sdk
Outdated SDK version? Submit an update.