diff --git a/scripts/readme-template.md b/scripts/readme-template.md
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@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ _This list is for projects, tools, or pretty much any things related to IPFS tha
 
 Everyone is welcome to submit their new awesome-ipfs item. In order to add an element to this list, you need to modify the files in `/data` and then run a simple `make build` before publishing your pull request as the Readme and the website are automatically generated. Check the [CONTRIBUTING.md guidelines](https://github.com/ipfs/awesome-ipfs/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) to learn how to do so.
 
+**NOTE**: If you want to edit the README file directly (not the items/links) you need to modify the [README template](https://github.com/ipfs/awesome-ipfs/blob/master/scripts/readme-template.md) instead and run `make build` again. Thank you!
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 #PLACEHOLDER_CATEGORIES#
 
 ## Discussions