diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md
index 490e94b34..e08772c35 100644
--- a/docs/README.md
+++ b/docs/README.md
@@ -9,6 +9,11 @@ The documentation can be found in the `docs/` directory.
 Required:
 - [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) version 18.0 or above:
   - When installing Node.js, you are recommended to check all checkboxes related to dependencies.
+ 
+If you want to use the commands below and this is your first time running/generating the website locally, you'll need to run the following command to install the dependencies:
+```bash
+npm install
+```
 
 ### Generate website files
 To statically generate the website, within this directory (`knowledge-engine/docs/`), run:
@@ -31,4 +36,4 @@ npm run start
 ```
 
 The `npm run start` command builds your website locally and serves it through a development server, ready for you to view at http://localhost:3000/.
-The site will **automatically reload** and display your changes.
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+The site will **automatically reload** and display your changes.