[krat0sprakhar]

Pardon my ignorance but just running `git clone --recursive http://github.com/syl20bnr/spacemacs ~/.emacs.d` would install it? Wouldn't I need a working Emacs installation first? If yes, which one should I install for a Mac?

[vijaykiran]

You do need Emacs installed - First get it from http://emacsformacosx.com

[endrebak]

You can also do "brew install emacs". I think that is the preferred option for Spacemacs.