diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9b16ad29..febb4abb 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ If using [trusted publishing](https://docs.npmjs.com/trusted-publishers), it's r
   - `id-token: write`: if using [trusted publishing](https://docs.npmjs.com/trusted-publishers)
 - [Workflow triggers][workflow-triggers]: _any_
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> In your repository settings, in `Actions > General`, also ensure the `Allow GitHub Actions to create and approve pull requests` option is enabled
+
 ### Usage
 
 > [!TIP]
diff --git a/select-mode/README.md b/select-mode/README.md
index 2b5462e1..3b7abc42 100644
--- a/select-mode/README.md
+++ b/select-mode/README.md
@@ -28,3 +28,6 @@ Inputs: _none_
 | `publish-plan-artifact-id` | Artifact id for the generated publish plan when mode is `publish`            |
 
 <!-- api-end -->
+
+[job-permissions]: https://docs.github.com/en/actions/reference/workflows-and-actions/workflow-syntax#jobsjob_idpermissions
+[workflow-triggers]: https://docs.github.com/en/actions/reference/workflows-and-actions/events-that-trigger-workflows
diff --git a/version/README.md b/version/README.md
index 77e54e93..4c1ff0a1 100644
--- a/version/README.md
+++ b/version/README.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ This action versions packages and creates or updates a pull request with the cha
   - `pull-requests: write`: to create pull request
 - [Workflow triggers][workflow-triggers]: _any_
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> In your repository settings, in `Actions > General`, also ensure the `Allow GitHub Actions to create and approve pull requests` option is enabled
+
 ## Usage
 
 > [!TIP]