diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4aa17cb..d83c98f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -80,9 +80,11 @@ There are mainly 2 ways of installing Perplexica - With Docker, Without Docker.
 5. Ensure you are in the directory containing the `docker-compose.yaml` file and execute:
 
    ```bash
-   docker compose up -d
+   docker compose --profile bundled up -d
    ```
 
+**Note**: `--profile bundled` installs SearXNG locally. If you are using an externally managed SearXNG instance omit this profile.
+
 6. Wait a few minutes for the setup to complete. You can access Perplexica at http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.
 
 **Note**: After the containers are built, you can start Perplexica directly from Docker without having to open a terminal.
diff --git a/docker-compose.yaml b/docker-compose.yaml
index 46d82c6..dc15def 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yaml
+++ b/docker-compose.yaml
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ services:
     networks:
       - perplexica-network
     restart: unless-stopped
+    profiles:
+      - bundled
 
   perplexica-backend:
     build:
@@ -16,8 +18,6 @@ services:
     image: itzcrazykns1337/perplexica-backend:main
     environment:
       - SEARXNG_API_URL=http://searxng:8080
-    depends_on:
-      - searxng
     ports:
       - 3001:3001
     volumes: