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@@ -44,8 +44,10 @@ We have a [dedicated repository](https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-temp
 
 # Install Nuclei
 
+Nuclei requires **go1.17** to install successfully. Run the following command to install the latest version -
+
 ```sh
-GO111MODULE=on go get -v github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/v2/cmd/nuclei
+go install -v github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/v2/cmd/nuclei@latest
 ```
 
 **More installation [methods can be found here](https://nuclei.projectdiscovery.io/nuclei/get-started/).**