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@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ It is not intended as a production quality extension.
 # How to run locally
 
 - Run `npm install` in terminal to install dependencies
+- Run `npm run compile` in terminal to do an initial compile
 - Run the `Run Extension` target in the Debug View. This will:
 	- Start a task `npm: watch` to compile the code
-	- Run the extension in a new VS Code window
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+	- Run the extension in a new VS Code window