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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ for the Void Linux distribution.
 To start using it first you'll need some external dependencies:
 
 - bash
-- fakeroot
+- fakeroot (only required by the bootstrap target)
 - xbps >= 0.35
 
 Make sure your user is added to the `xbuilder` group to be able to use `xbps-uchroot`,