diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 43b5f3f..9ca3dee 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -26,5 +26,5 @@ pip install backwash
 Alternatively, clone and install
 ```bash
 git clone https://mpxd.net/code/jan/backwash.git
-pip install backwash/
+pip install -e backwash/
 ```