diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -13,6 +13,14 @@ This project uses Go modules to manage its dependencies, so feel free to work fr
 of your `GOPATH`. However, if you'd like to continue to work from within your `GOPATH`, please
 export `GO111MODULE=on`.
 
+## Install
+
+To install only the controller-gen binary :
+```sh
+go get sigs.k8s.io/controller-tools/cmd/controller-gen@v0.4.1
+```
+**NOTE** Please export `GO111MODULE=on` and the binary would be installed at `$GOPATH/bin`.
+
 ## Releasing and Versioning
 
 See [VERSIONING.md](VERSIONING.md).