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@@ -128,6 +128,13 @@ For local validation without installing Postgres directly, use the provided comp
 docker compose -f docker-compose.postgres.yml up -d
 ```
 
+#### Summary
+
+1. Start the Postgres container with `docker compose -f docker-compose.postgres.yml up -d`.
+2. Export the granular database environment variables (host `127.0.0.1`, port `5433`, database `calminer_local`, user/password `calminer`/`secret`).
+3. Run the setup script twice: first with `--dry-run` to preview actions, then without it to apply changes.
+4. When finished, stop and optionally remove the container/volume using `docker compose -f docker-compose.postgres.yml down`.
+
 The service exposes Postgres 16 on `localhost:5433` with database `calminer_local` and role `calminer`/`secret`. When the container is running, set the granular environment variables before invoking the setup script:
 
 ```powershell