diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ using the [Nix][] package manager together with the Nix libraries
 found in [Nixpkgs][]. Before attempting to use Home Manager please
 read the warning below.
 
+For a more systematic overview of all the options Home Manager
+provides please see the [Home Manager manual][configuration options].
+
 Words of warning
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