diff --git a/get-shit-done/workflows/update.md b/get-shit-done/workflows/update.md
index 001eb4013..3a184500c 100644
--- a/get-shit-done/workflows/update.md
+++ b/get-shit-done/workflows/update.md
@@ -164,16 +164,12 @@ Capture output. If install fails, show error and exit.
 
 Clear the update cache so statusline indicator disappears:
 
-**If LOCAL install:**
 ```bash
 rm -f ./.claude/cache/gsd-update-check.json
-```
-
-**If GLOBAL install:**
-```bash
 rm -f ~/.claude/cache/gsd-update-check.json
 ```
-(Paths are templated at install time for runtime compatibility)
+
+The SessionStart hook (`gsd-check-update.js`) always writes to `~/.claude/cache/` via `os.homedir()` regardless of install type, so both paths must be cleared to prevent stale update indicators.
 </step>
 
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