diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 8654558..2b5962a 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -1,6 +1,12 @@
 cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.10)
 project(cordle C)
 
+# NOTE: This CMakeLists.txt is provided for IDE integration (CLion, VSCode, etc.)
+#       For production builds and installation, use the Makefile instead:
+#       - make          (build)
+#       - make install  (system-wide installation)
+#       - make help     (see all targets)
+
 # Pure C90 configuration
 set(CMAKE_C_STANDARD 90)
 set(CMAKE_C_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)