diff --git a/modules/core.org b/modules/core.org
index 2899cac..a1fad78 100644
--- a/modules/core.org
+++ b/modules/core.org
@@ -84,10 +84,16 @@ Define some helper methods to use throughout the configuration.
 
 Define a method to install system packages on *Debian/Ubuntu* derived systems.
 
++ Use temporary buffer
++ Use ~-y~ option to silence unwanted prompts
++ Use ~--no-install-recommends~ option to minimize dependencies
+
 #+begin_src emacs-lisp
 (defun dotfiles/install (pkgs)
   "Install system packages on Debian/Ubuntu systems."
-  (async-shell-command (concat "sudo apt install -y " pkgs)))
+  (with-temp-buffer
+    (async-shell-command 
+      (concat "sudo apt install -y --no-install-recommends " pkgs))))
 #+end_src
 
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