diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 294b8b08..5f0ce1f1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -46,7 +46,6 @@ pip install .
 
 - We start our context and summary services in `simple` mode. Next, you can use standard HTTP interfaces to call the services.
 ```shell
-pip install .
 python -m experiencemaker.em_service \
  --port=8001 \
  --llm='{"backend": "openai_compatible", "model_name": "qwen3-32b", "temperature": 0.6}' \
diff --git a/cookbook/simple_agent/quick_start.md b/cookbook/simple_agent/quick_start.md
index 294b8b08..5f0ce1f1 100644
--- a/cookbook/simple_agent/quick_start.md
+++ b/cookbook/simple_agent/quick_start.md
@@ -46,7 +46,6 @@ pip install .
 
 - We start our context and summary services in `simple` mode. Next, you can use standard HTTP interfaces to call the services.
 ```shell
-pip install .
 python -m experiencemaker.em_service \
  --port=8001 \
  --llm='{"backend": "openai_compatible", "model_name": "qwen3-32b", "temperature": 0.6}' \