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@@ -88,6 +88,8 @@ env $(cat ./config/validator.fuji.env | grep -v "#" | xargs) ./target/debug/vali
 
 #### Automated E2E Test
 
+Clone `hyperlane-registry` repo next to `hyperlane-monorepo` repo.
+
 To perform an automated e2e test of the agents locally, from within the `hyperlane-monorepo/rust` directory, run:
 
 ```bash