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@@ -122,6 +122,8 @@ Getting started with the OpenDevin project is incredibly easy. Follow these simp
 * [NodeJS](https://nodejs.org/en/download/package-manager) >= 18.17.1
 * [Poetry](https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installing-with-the-official-installer) >= 1.8
 
+Make sure you have all these dependencies installed before moving on to `make build`.
+
 ### 2. Build and Setup The Environment
 
 - **Build the Project:** Begin by building the project, which includes setting up the environment and installing dependencies. This step ensures that OpenDevin is ready to run smoothly on your system.