diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3903e87de..1abad8ff7 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -70,6 +70,9 @@ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rcourtman/Pulse/main/install.sh | b
 
 # Alternative: Docker
 docker run -d -p 7655:7655 -v pulse_data:/data rcourtman/pulse:latest
+
+# Testing: Install from main branch source (for testing latest fixes)
+curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rcourtman/Pulse/main/install.sh | bash -s -- --main
 ```
 
 **Proxmox users**: The installer detects PVE hosts and automatically creates an optimized LXC container. Choose Quick mode for one-minute setup.
diff --git a/docs/INSTALL.md b/docs/INSTALL.md
index ebba371a9..a258ff070 100644
--- a/docs/INSTALL.md
+++ b/docs/INSTALL.md
@@ -124,6 +124,17 @@ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rcourtman/Pulse/main/install.sh | b
 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rcourtman/Pulse/main/install.sh | bash -s -- --rc
 ```
 
+### Install from Source (Testing)
+Build and install directly from the main branch to test the latest fixes before they're released:
+```bash
+# Install from main branch (latest development code)
+curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rcourtman/Pulse/main/install.sh | bash -s -- --main
+
+# Install from a specific branch
+curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rcourtman/Pulse/main/install.sh | bash -s -- --source develop
+```
+**Note:** This builds Pulse from source code on your machine. Requires Go, Node.js, and npm.
+
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 ### Permission Denied