diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 96cf5fc..6ca951e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,7 +21,11 @@
 ### One-line install
 
 ```bash
+# If repo is public:
 curl -fsSL http://10.0.0.59:3051/tanmay/Aetheel/raw/branch/main/install.sh | bash
+
+# If repo is private (clone first):
+git clone http://10.0.0.59:3051/tanmay/Aetheel.git && cd Aetheel && bash install.sh
 ```
 
 The interactive installer handles everything:
diff --git a/docs/additions.txt b/docs/additions.txt
index e027561..ccc600c 100644
--- a/docs/additions.txt
+++ b/docs/additions.txt
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ logo
 Not complete
 agent to agent and agent orchestration
 better UI
-
 human in the loop
 security
 browse plugins and skills from claude marketplace or opencode plugins
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/docs/setup.md b/docs/setup.md
index 02c992f..3e1eef3 100644
--- a/docs/setup.md
+++ b/docs/setup.md
@@ -9,8 +9,11 @@ Step-by-step guide to deploy Aetheel on a Linux or macOS machine.
 The interactive installer handles everything automatically:
 
 ```bash
-# One-line install
+# If repo is public:
 curl -fsSL http://10.0.0.59:3051/tanmay/Aetheel/raw/branch/main/install.sh | bash
+
+# If repo is private (clone first):
+git clone http://10.0.0.59:3051/tanmay/Aetheel.git && cd Aetheel && bash install.sh
 ```
 
 Or if you already have the repo cloned:
diff --git a/install.sh b/install.sh
index e6ce44c..9c103fa 100755
--- a/install.sh
+++ b/install.sh
@@ -939,14 +939,19 @@ SOULEOF
     ask "What are you currently working on? (or Enter to skip):"
     read -r user_focus
 
+    # Default for empty focus
+    if [ -z "${user_focus:-}" ]; then
+        user_focus="<!-- What you're working on -->"
+    fi
+
     cat > "$WORKSPACE_DIR/USER.md" <<USEREOF
 # USER.md — Who I Am
 
 ## About Me
 
-- **Name:** ${user_name_input:-}
-- **Role:** ${user_role:-}
-- **Timezone:** ${user_tz:-}
+- **Name:** ${user_name_input}
+- **Role:** ${user_role}
+- **Timezone:** ${user_tz}
 
 ## Preferences
 
@@ -955,7 +960,7 @@ SOULEOF
 
 ## Current Focus
 
-${user_focus:-<!-- What you're working on -->}
+${user_focus}
 
 ## Tools & Services