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 ## Setup
-*Note: Ensure you follow the ordering of the setup steps. Install the plugin after starting the khoj backend. This allows the plugin to configure the khoj backend.*
+- *Make sure [python](https://realpython.com/installing-python/) and [pip](https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/installation/) are installed on your machine*
+- *Ensure you follow the ordering of the setup steps. Install the plugin after starting the khoj backend. This allows the plugin to configure the khoj backend*
 
 ### 1. Setup Backend
-Run below command in your terminal to install and start the khoj backend
+Open terminal/cmd and run below command to install and start the khoj backend
 ```shell
 pip install khoj-assistant && khoj --no-gui
 ```