diff --git a/cmd/bd/doctor.go b/cmd/bd/doctor.go
index 51793984..f08d7307 100644
--- a/cmd/bd/doctor.go
+++ b/cmd/bd/doctor.go
@@ -1202,7 +1202,7 @@ func checkGitHooks(path string) doctorCheck {
 		}
 	}
 
-	hookInstallMsg := "See https://github.com/steveyegge/beads/tree/main/examples/git-hooks for installation instructions"
+	hookInstallMsg := "Install hooks with 'bd hooks install'. See https://github.com/steveyegge/beads/tree/main/examples/git-hooks for installation instructions"
 
 	if len(installedHooks) > 0 {
 		return doctorCheck{