diff --git a/config/SOFTWARE-LIST.tpl.md b/config/SOFTWARE-LIST.tpl.md
index f25ffc9..25bd21f 100644
--- a/config/SOFTWARE-LIST.tpl.md
+++ b/config/SOFTWARE-LIST.tpl.md
@@ -17,4 +17,7 @@ This list was initially populated using information from the following sources:
 - Kevin Beaumont
 - SwitHak
 
+NOTE: This file is automatically generated. To submit updates, please refer to
+[`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
 {{software_markdown_table}}