diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
index 579ffe532e..99d451c3a7 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
@@ -30,3 +30,7 @@ If your project includes a debug_log_file.txt, kindly upload it from your_projec
 ## System Information
 
 Please copy and paste the output of the `gpte --sysinfo` command as part of your bug report.
+
+## Installation Method
+
+Please specify whether you installed GPT-Engineer using `pip install` or by building the repository.
diff --git a/docs/installation.rst b/docs/installation.rst
index 6dc776bbcf..b3ab8a65bc 100644
--- a/docs/installation.rst
+++ b/docs/installation.rst
@@ -19,6 +19,10 @@ This is the preferred method to install ``gpt-engineer``, as it will always inst
 If you don't have `pip`_ installed, this `Python installation guide`_ can guide
 you through the process.
 
+.. note::
+
+    When reporting bugs, please specify your installation method (using `pip install` or by building the repository) in the "Installation Method" section of the bug report template.
+
 .. _pip: https://pip.pypa.io
 .. _Python installation guide: http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/starting/installation/