diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@ This repository contains markers for [RuneLite](https://github.com/runelite/rune
 plugins that are not supported by the RuneLite Developers. The plugins are
 provided "as is"; we make no guarantees about any plugin in this repo.
 
+## Setting up the development environment
+
+We recommend [IntelliJ Idea Community Edition](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/) as well as Java 11. You can either have
+IntelliJ install Java (select `Eclipse Temurin`) or download it from https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/.
 
 ## Creating new plugins
 There are two methods to create an external plugin, you can either:
@@ -13,8 +17,6 @@ There are two methods to create an external plugin, you can either:
 
  - Clone this repository and run the `create_new_plugin.py` script. This requires you to have `python3` installed
 
-**If you are using IntelliJ, you will need at least version 2017.3**
-
 ### Using the template repository
  1. Generate your own repository with [this](https://github.com/runelite/example-plugin/generate) link. You have to be logged in to GitHub.