diff --git a/packages/gitbook-plugin/CONTRIBUTING.md b/packages/gitbook-plugin/CONTRIBUTING.md
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+Compile the CLI using:
+
+```
+npm run dist
+```
+
+Then run the CLI in `lib/`:
+
+```
+./lib/cli.js
+```
diff --git a/packages/gitbook-plugin/README.md b/packages/gitbook-plugin/README.md
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@@ -1 +1 @@
-See [GitBook: Create a plugin](toolchain.gitbook.com/api/).
+For instructions on how to create plugins, see [GitBook: Create a plugin](toolchain.gitbook.com/api/).