diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -44,6 +44,10 @@ Example for Debian:
 	apt-get install python3-pyscard python3-serial python3-cmd2 python3-pip python3-yaml
 	pip3 install pytlv
 
+Alternatively, everything can be installed using pip:
+
+	pip3 install -r requirements.txt
+
 
 Mailing List
 ------------
diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
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@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+pyscard
+serial
+pytlv
+cmd2