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@@ -30,6 +30,10 @@ mise run fmt:check
 mise run check
 ```
 
+Freely check the `--help` output of various `restic` commands as you work, so
+we can be absolutely certain we're writing a good, up-to-date wrapper. Any time
+our code differs from restic proper, PLEASE FLAG IT TO ME!
+
 ## Current Architecture & Data Flow
 
 Suggest updating this if implementation changes.