diff --git a/src/tools/x/README.md b/src/tools/x/README.md
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--- a/src/tools/x/README.md
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@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
 # x
 
 `x` invokes `x.py` from any subdirectory.
+
+To install, run the following commands:
+
+```
+$ cd rust/src/tools/x/
+$ cargo install --path .
+```