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@@ -41,8 +41,15 @@ Adding a new output format only requires a new renderer.
 npm install -g git+https://gitea.efforting.tech/mikael-lovqvists-claude-agent/claude-kicad-helper.git
 ```
 
-This installs the `kicad-query` command globally. Requires Node.js 18+, no
-other dependencies.
+If you don't have write access to the global `node_modules` (e.g. in a
+container or without sudo), install to your home directory instead:
+
+```
+npm install -g --prefix ~/.local git+https://gitea.efforting.tech/mikael-lovqvists-claude-agent/claude-kicad-helper.git
+```
+
+Make sure `~/.local/bin` is on your `PATH`. Requires Node.js 18+, no other
+dependencies.
 
 ## Usage