diff --git a/docs/examples/hello_world/bob.md b/docs/examples/hello_world/bob.md
index bfb84731..f854ebd0 100644
--- a/docs/examples/hello_world/bob.md
+++ b/docs/examples/hello_world/bob.md
@@ -24,8 +24,18 @@ Install Evolve by following the [installation instructions →](../../installati
 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AgentToolkit/altk-evolve/main/platform-integrations/install.sh | bash -s -- install --platform bob --mode lite
 ```
 
+**Important:** After installation completes, you must **restart Bob IDE** for the new mode to appear.
+
 ## Step 3: Project Setup
-Open the project directory in IBM Bob IDE, and switch Bob's mode to `Evolve Lite`
+1. **Restart Bob IDE** if you haven't already (close and reopen the application)
+2. Open the project directory (`hello-world`) in IBM Bob IDE
+3. **Switch Bob's mode to `Evolve Lite`** - Look for the mode selector in Bob's interface and select "Evolve Lite"
+
+**Troubleshooting:** If "Evolve Lite" doesn't appear in the mode list:
+- Verify the installation completed without errors
+- Check that `~/.bob/custom_modes.yaml` exists and contains the evolve-lite configuration
+- Try restarting Bob IDE again
+- Re-run the install script (it's safe to run multiple times)
 
 !!! failure "`Evolve Lite` mode not found?"
     If Bob is running while you install Evolve, the `Evolve Lite` mode will not have been loaded. Try restarting IBM Bob IDE.
diff --git a/docs/installation/index.md b/docs/installation/index.md
index e1dafdf9..bb882880 100644
--- a/docs/installation/index.md
+++ b/docs/installation/index.md
@@ -5,6 +5,17 @@
 ```bash
 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AgentToolkit/altk-evolve/main/platform-integrations/install.sh | bash -s -- install --platform bob --mode lite
 ```
+
+**What this installs:**
+- Evolve Lite mode for IBM Bob
+- Custom skills in `~/.bob/skills/` directory
+- Custom mode configuration in `~/.bob/custom_modes.yaml`
+
+**Post-Installation Steps:**
+1. **Restart Bob** - Close and reopen IBM Bob IDE to load the new mode
+2. **Switch to Evolve Lite mode** - In Bob, select "Evolve Lite" from the mode dropdown
+3. **Verify installation** - The mode should appear in `~/.bob/custom_modes.yaml`
+
 Next: [Hello World with IBM Bob](../examples/hello_world/bob.md)
 
 ### Claude Code Plugin Marketplace
@@ -40,3 +51,70 @@ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AgentToolkit/altk-evolve/v1.0.5/pla
 | `full` | Install all components including UI and CLI |
 
 Use `--dry-run` to see what would be installed without making changes.
+
+## Post-Installation
+
+### For Bob Users
+
+After running the install script:
+
+1. **Restart Bob IDE** - The new mode will not appear until you restart
+2. **Locate the mode** - Open Bob and look for "Evolve Lite" in the mode selector
+3. **Verify files** - Check that `~/.bob/custom_modes.yaml` contains the Evolve Lite configuration
+4. **Test the installation** - Try the [Hello World tutorial](../examples/hello_world/bob.md)
+
+**Troubleshooting:**
+- If the mode doesn't appear after restart, check `~/.bob/custom_modes.yaml` exists
+- Ensure the install script completed without errors
+- Try running the install script again (it's idempotent)
+
+### For Claude Code Users
+
+The Claude plugin system manages installation automatically. After installation:
+
+1. Verify with: `claude plugin list`
+2. The `evolve-lite` plugin should appear in the list
+
+### For Codex Users
+
+After installation:
+
+1. Verify `plugins/evolve-lite/` exists in your project directory
+2. Check `.agents/plugins/marketplace.json` contains the evolve-lite entry
+3. Enable Codex hooks in `~/.codex/config.toml`:
+   ```toml
+   [features]
+   codex_hooks = true
+   ```
+4. Restart Codex to load the plugin
+
+## Common Issues
+
+### "Instructions didn't work"
+
+If you encounter issues:
+
+1. **Check the working directory** - The install script installs to the current directory or `--dir` path
+2. **Verify prerequisites** - Ensure Python 3.8+ is installed: `python3 --version`
+3. **Run with dry-run first** - See what will be installed: `./install.sh install --platform bob --dry-run`
+4. **Check for errors** - Look for error messages in the install output
+5. **Restart the IDE** - Many platforms require a restart to load new configurations
+
+### "No modes showing after install"
+
+For Bob specifically:
+- The mode is installed to `~/.bob/custom_modes.yaml`, not the project directory
+- You must restart Bob IDE completely (not just reload)
+- Check the file exists and contains the `evolve-lite` mode definition
+
+### "What am I installing?"
+
+The install script sets up:
+- **Bob Mode**: A custom mode that integrates Evolve learning capabilities
+- **Skills**: Pre-built commands for learning and recall operations
+- **Configuration**: YAML/JSON files that Bob/Claude/Codex read on startup
+
+You are NOT installing:
+- A separate application
+- System-wide changes (everything is in user directories)
+- The full Evolve backend (that's optional with `--mode full`)