diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index de8e5ece..8b5be0ac 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -37,6 +37,11 @@ Welcome to the official docs for [**CodeRabbit**](https://coderabbit.ai), the co
 
 ## Getting Started
 
+1. Make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed:
+
+   - [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/)
+   - [pnpm](https://pnpm.io/installation)
+
 1. Clone this repository:
 
    ```sh
@@ -44,13 +49,13 @@ Welcome to the official docs for [**CodeRabbit**](https://coderabbit.ai), the co
    cd coderabbit-docs
    ```
 
-2. Install dependencies:
+1. Install Node.js dependencies using `pnpm`:
 
    ```sh
    pnpm install
    ```
 
-3. Start the development server:
+1. Start the development server:
 
    ```sh
    pnpm start