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 * Install host build dependencies mentioned in Getting Started guide.
 * Add `tools/` directory to the PATH
-* Run `python -m pip install requirements.txt` to install Python dependencies
+* Run `python -m pip install -r requirements.txt` to install Python dependencies
 
 ## Configuring the Project