diff --git a/packages/e2e-test-utils/README.md b/packages/e2e-test-utils/README.md
index e3e0334020..d9459dc64a 100644
--- a/packages/e2e-test-utils/README.md
+++ b/packages/e2e-test-utils/README.md
@@ -8,5 +8,5 @@ Install the package via Yarn:
 
 ```sh
 cd <package-dir> # if within a monorepo
-yarn add @backstage/e2e-test-utils
+yarn add --dev @backstage/e2e-test-utils
 ```