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 ## Prerequisites
 
 1. To run the server in a container, you will need to have [Docker](https://www.docker.com/) installed.
-2. [Create a GitHub Personal Access Token](https://github.com/settings/personal-access-tokens/new).
+2. Once Docker is installed, you will also need to ensure Docker is running.
+3. Lastly you will need to [Create a GitHub Personal Access Token](https://github.com/settings/personal-access-tokens/new).
 The MCP server can use many of the GitHub APIs, so enable the permissions that you feel comfortable granting your AI tools (to learn more about access tokens, please check out the [documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens)).