diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -329,11 +329,12 @@ All flags have environment variable equivalents:
 ### Token Scopes Required
 
 | Scope | Purpose |
-|-------|---------|
+|-------|--------|
 | `write:issue` | Post and delete reviews |
 | `write:repository` | Read PR diffs, file content, commit statuses |
+| `read:user` | Self-request as reviewer (optional but recommended) |
 
-No `read:user` scope needed — the bot identifies itself from the review response.
+Without `read:user`, the bot still works but cannot add itself to the PR's reviewer list.
 
 ## Development