diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Chrome DevTools MCP will not start the browser instance automatically using this
     Use the Claude Code CLI to add the Chrome DevTools MCP server (<a href="https://code.claude.com/docs/en/mcp">guide</a>):
 
 ```bash
-claude mcp add chrome-devtools npx chrome-devtools-mcp@latest
+claude mcp add chrome-devtools --scope user npx chrome-devtools-mcp@latest
 ```
 
 </details>