diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -41,7 +41,6 @@ Before running RowBoat, ensure you have:
    ```bash
    git clone git@github.com:rowboatlabs/rowboat.git
    cd rowboat
-   git checkout dev
    ```
 
 2. **Environment Configuration**