diff --git a/cookiecutter/tap-template/{{cookiecutter.tap_id}}/README.md b/cookiecutter/tap-template/{{cookiecutter.tap_id}}/README.md
index 8150ab444..37c94d0fd 100644
--- a/cookiecutter/tap-template/{{cookiecutter.tap_id}}/README.md
+++ b/cookiecutter/tap-template/{{cookiecutter.tap_id}}/README.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 Built with the [Meltano Tap SDK](https://sdk.meltano.com) for Singer Taps.
 
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@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ pipx install git+https://github.com/ORG_NAME/{{ cookiecutter.tap_id }}.git@main
 
 ### Accepted Config Options
 
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 _**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._
 
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diff --git a/cookiecutter/target-template/{{cookiecutter.target_id}}/README.md b/cookiecutter/target-template/{{cookiecutter.target_id}}/README.md
index 7131f7c24..6b76b91b2 100644
--- a/cookiecutter/target-template/{{cookiecutter.target_id}}/README.md
+++ b/cookiecutter/target-template/{{cookiecutter.target_id}}/README.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 Build with the [Meltano Target SDK](https://sdk.meltano.com).
 
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 ### Accepted Config Options
 
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 _**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._
 
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 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.