diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0fb92043..ee96093a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -228,9 +228,12 @@ cd codex/codex-cli
 npm install
 npm run build
 
-# Run the locally‑built CLI directly
+# Get the usage and the options
 node ./dist/cli.js --help
 
+# Run the locally‑built CLI directly
+node ./dist/cli.js
+
 # Or link the command globally for convenience
 npm link
 ```