diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ If you prefer a modern Python workflow, GenericAgent also provides a minimal `py
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/lsdefine/GenericAgent.git
 cd GenericAgent
+uv venv
 uv pip install -e ".[ui]"        # Core + GUI dependencies
 cp mykey_template.py mykey.py
 python launch.pyw