diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ade3c61..9142c67 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,11 +12,18 @@ Install or update dependencies:
 
     rvm 1.9.3
     bundle
+    libxml2-dev
+    libxslt-dev
+    imagemagick 
+    libmagickwand-dev
+    mongodb
+    nodejs
 
 Start the server:
 
     rails server
 
+
 ## Pulling Data
 
 Get the latest data from OpenStates (in development only):