diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 87f91b2..d550133 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -87,10 +87,12 @@ Run `voxvera check` to see missing dependencies.
 ```bash
 cd gui/electron
 npm install
+voxvera check  # verify dependencies before launching
 npm start
 ```
 
-Click **Quickstart** to generate flyers without the terminal.
+Click **Quickstart** to generate flyers without the terminal. If any tools are
+missing or the network fails, see `docs/troubleshooting.md` for fixes.
 
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