diff --git a/DEVELOPER.md b/DEVELOPER.md
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--- a/DEVELOPER.md
+++ b/DEVELOPER.md
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ The core logic for this extension is handled by a pre-built `toolbox` binary. Th
     # The `chmod` command is not required on Windows.
     ```
 
-3.  **Install the Extension Locally:** Use the Gemini CLI to install the
+3.  **Link the Extension Locally:** Use the Gemini CLI to link the
     extension from your local directory.
 
     ```bash
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ The core logic for this extension is handled by a pre-built `toolbox` binary. Th
     ```
     The CLI will prompt you to confirm the installation. Accept it to proceed.
 
-4.  **Testing Changes:** After installation, start the Gemini CLI (`gemini`).
+4.  **Testing Changes:** After linking, start the Gemini CLI (`gemini`).
     You can now interact with the `alloydb` tools to manually test your changes
     against your connected database.