diff --git a/external_plugins/discord/README.md b/external_plugins/discord/README.md
index ad04f6f..ab0ef26 100644
--- a/external_plugins/discord/README.md
+++ b/external_plugins/discord/README.md
@@ -47,8 +47,11 @@ These are Claude Code commands — run `claude` to start a session first.
 Install the plugin:
 ```
 /plugin install discord@claude-plugins-official
+/reload-plugins
 ```
 
+Check that `/discord:configure` tab-completes. If not, restart your session.
+
 **5. Give the server the token.**
 
 ```
diff --git a/external_plugins/telegram/README.md b/external_plugins/telegram/README.md
index d72dbc1..9ff0f63 100644
--- a/external_plugins/telegram/README.md
+++ b/external_plugins/telegram/README.md
@@ -27,8 +27,11 @@ These are Claude Code commands — run `claude` to start a session first.
 Install the plugin:
 ```
 /plugin install telegram@claude-plugins-official
+/reload-plugins
 ```
 
+Check that `/telegram:configure` tab-completes. If not, restart your session.
+
 **3. Give the server the token.**
 
 ```