diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -222,6 +222,9 @@ python -m pip install --upgrade pip
 # install requirements
 pip install -r requirements.txt -r requirements-test.txt
 
+# install pre-commit to run formatters and linters
+pre-commit install --install-hooks
+
 # run tests
 tox
 # or