diff --git a/general/development/tools/phpcs.md b/general/development/tools/phpcs.md
index e3b9d14519..e6ee33498c 100644
--- a/general/development/tools/phpcs.md
+++ b/general/development/tools/phpcs.md
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ We recommend use of the `moodle-extra` standard, particularly when writing new c
 The recommended method of installation is via the global composer command:
 
 ```console
+composer global config minimum-stability dev
 composer global require moodlehq/moodle-cs
 ```