From 200673aa17ec1927040283423da9d4f8791d7141 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: noelmcloughlin <noel.mcloughlin@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 12:45:05 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] docs(readme): allow overlaying into existing non-linkml
 project

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 README.md | 6 +++++-
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 63dec54..1efe50a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -55,10 +55,14 @@ The following are required and recommended tools for using this cookiecutter and
 ### Step 1: Generate the project files
 
 To generate a new LinkML project run the following:
-
 ```bash
 cruft create https://github.com/linkml/linkml-project-cookiecutter
 ```
+Alternatively, to add linkml project files to pre-existing directory,
+(perhaps an existing non-linkml project), pass `-f` option:
+```bash
+cruft create -f https://github.com/linkml/linkml-project-cookiecutter
+```
 
 You will be prompted for a few values.  The defaults are fine for most
 projects, but do name your project something that makes sense to you!