diff --git a/cookiecutter/tap-template/{{cookiecutter.tap_id}}/README.md b/cookiecutter/tap-template/{{cookiecutter.tap_id}}/README.md
index f727a3de9..37c94d0fd 100644
--- a/cookiecutter/tap-template/{{cookiecutter.tap_id}}/README.md
+++ b/cookiecutter/tap-template/{{cookiecutter.tap_id}}/README.md
@@ -4,19 +4,39 @@
 
 Built with the [Meltano Tap SDK](https://sdk.meltano.com) for Singer Taps.
 
+<!--
+
+Developer TODO: Update the below as needed to correctly describe the install procedure. For instance, if you do not have a PyPi repo, or if you want users to directly install from your git repo, you can modify this step as appropriate.
+
 ## Installation
 
-- [ ] `Developer TODO:` Update the below as needed to correctly describe the install procedure. For instance, if you do not have a PyPi repo, or if you want users to directly install from your git repo, you can modify this step as appropriate.
+Install from PyPi:
 
 ```bash
 pipx install {{ cookiecutter.tap_id }}
 ```
 
+Install from GitHub:
+
+```bash
+pipx install git+https://github.com/ORG_NAME/{{ cookiecutter.tap_id }}.git@main
+```
+
+-->
+
 ## Configuration
 
 ### Accepted Config Options
 
-- [ ] `Developer TODO:` Provide a list of config options accepted by the tap.
+<!--
+Developer TODO: Provide a list of config options accepted by the tap.
+
+This section can be created by copy-pasting the CLI output from:
+
+```
+{{ cookiecutter.tap_id }} --about --format=markdown
+```
+-->
 
 A full list of supported settings and capabilities for this
 tap is available by running:
@@ -33,7 +53,9 @@ environment variable is set either in the terminal context or in the `.env` file
 
 ### Source Authentication and Authorization
 
-- [ ] `Developer TODO:` If your tap requires special access on the source system, or any special authentication requirements, provide those here.
+<!--
+Developer TODO: If your tap requires special access on the source system, or any special authentication requirements, provide those here.
+-->
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -49,7 +71,7 @@ You can easily run `{{ cookiecutter.tap_id }}` by itself or in a pipeline using
 
 ## Developer Resources
 
-- [ ] `Developer TODO:` As a first step, scan the entire project for the text "`TODO:`" and complete any recommended steps, deleting the "TODO" references once completed.
+Follow these instructions to contribute to this project.
 
 ### Initialize your Development Environment
 
@@ -78,8 +100,11 @@ poetry run {{cookiecutter.tap_id}} --help
 _**Note:** This tap will work in any Singer environment and does not require Meltano.
 Examples here are for convenience and to streamline end-to-end orchestration scenarios._
 
-Your project comes with a custom `meltano.yml` project file already created. Open the `meltano.yml` and follow any _"TODO"_ items listed in
+<!--
+Developer TODO:
+Your project comes with a custom `meltano.yml` project file already created. Open the `meltano.yml` and follow any "TODO" items listed in
 the file.
+-->
 
 Next, install Meltano (if you haven't already) and any needed plugins:
 
diff --git a/cookiecutter/target-template/{{cookiecutter.target_id}}/README.md b/cookiecutter/target-template/{{cookiecutter.target_id}}/README.md
index 0fb9f105e..745d45b1f 100644
--- a/cookiecutter/target-template/{{cookiecutter.target_id}}/README.md
+++ b/cookiecutter/target-template/{{cookiecutter.target_id}}/README.md
@@ -4,19 +4,39 @@
 
 Build with the [Meltano Target SDK](https://sdk.meltano.com).
 
+<!--
+
+Developer TODO: Update the below as needed to correctly describe the install procedure. For instance, if you do not have a PyPi repo, or if you want users to directly install from your git repo, you can modify this step as appropriate.
+
 ## Installation
 
-- [ ] `Developer TODO:` Update the below as needed to correctly describe the install procedure. For instance, if you do not have a PyPi repo, or if you want users to directly install from your git repo, you can modify this step as appropriate.
+Install from PyPi:
 
 ```bash
 pipx install {{ cookiecutter.target_id }}
 ```
 
+Install from GitHub:
+
+```bash
+pipx install git+https://github.com/ORG_NAME/{{ cookiecutter.target_id }}.git@main
+```
+
+-->
+
 ## Configuration
 
 ### Accepted Config Options
 
-- [ ] `Developer TODO:` Provide a list of config options accepted by the target.
+<!--
+Developer TODO: Provide a list of config options accepted by the target.
+
+This section can be created by copy-pasting the CLI output from:
+
+```
+{{ cookiecutter.target_id }} --about --format=markdown
+```
+-->
 
 A full list of supported settings and capabilities for this
 target is available by running:
@@ -33,7 +53,9 @@ environment variable is set either in the terminal context or in the `.env` file
 
 ### Source Authentication and Authorization
 
-- [ ] `Developer TODO:` If your target requires special access on the source system, or any special authentication requirements, provide those here.
+<!--
+Developer TODO: If your target requires special access on the destination system, or any special authentication requirements, provide those here.
+-->
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -50,7 +72,7 @@ tap-carbon-intensity | {{ cookiecutter.target_id }} --config /path/to/{{ cookiec
 
 ## Developer Resources
 
-- [ ] `Developer TODO:` As a first step, scan the entire project for the text "`TODO:`" and complete any recommended steps, deleting the "TODO" references once completed.
+Follow these instructions to contribute to this project.
 
 ### Initialize your Development Environment
 
@@ -79,8 +101,11 @@ poetry run {{cookiecutter.target_id}} --help
 _**Note:** This target will work in any Singer environment and does not require Meltano.
 Examples here are for convenience and to streamline end-to-end orchestration scenarios._
 
-Your project comes with a custom `meltano.yml` project file already created. Open the `meltano.yml` and follow any _"TODO"_ items listed in
+<!--
+Developer TODO:
+Your project comes with a custom `meltano.yml` project file already created. Open the `meltano.yml` and follow any "TODO" items listed in
 the file.
+-->
 
 Next, install Meltano (if you haven't already) and any needed plugins: