diff --git a/docs/sdk/core/reference/README.md b/docs/sdk/core/reference/README.md
index 9eaed5e42..4c38c1ca3 100644
--- a/docs/sdk/core/reference/README.md
+++ b/docs/sdk/core/reference/README.md
@@ -31,6 +31,16 @@ This reference documentation covers:
 - Network-specific configurations and constants
 
 ## Getting Started
+## Local Setup Tips
+
+- Recommended Node.js version: **v18+** (LTS)
+- Package manager: **pnpm** for faster installs and better monorepo workspace filtering
+
+### Example
+
+```bash
+pnpm install
+pnpm --filter @uniswap/sdk-core build
 
 ```typescript
 import { Token, CurrencyAmount, TradeType } from '@uniswap/sdk-core'
@@ -42,4 +52,4 @@ const USDC = new Token(1, '0xA0b86a33E6417c29C8F6e3b6E4E12A82aA4Ca8e9', 6, 'USDC
 const amount = CurrencyAmount.fromRawAmount(USDC, '1000000') // 1 USDC
 ```
 
-For practical integration examples, see the [SDK v3 Guides](../../v3/guides/01-background.md) and [SDK v4 Guides](../../v4/overview.md).
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+For practical integration examples, see the [SDK v3 Guides](../../v3/guides/01-background.md) and [SDK v4 Guides](../../v4/overview.md).