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@@ -14,6 +14,11 @@ Once cloned, run the `update_module.sh` script to change the module to your modu
 ./update_module my-new-module
 ```
 
+Install the following before generating files
+
+- [sqlc](https://docs.sqlc.dev/en/latest/overview/install.html)
+- [templ](https://templ.guide/quick-start/installation)
+
 Then you can proceed to generate sqlc and templ files
 
 ```shell