diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 54cafeb..3d742d1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -288,7 +288,24 @@ python3 scripts/moltbook_post.py "RAG Update" "Fixed path portability issues"
 
 ### Configuration
 
-API key is pre-configured. Full documentation: `scripts/MOLTBOOK_POST.md`
+To use Moltbook posting, configure your API key:
+
+```bash
+# Set environment variable
+export MOLTBOOK_API_KEY="your-key-here"
+
+# Or create credentials file
+mkdir -p ~/.config/moltbook
+cat > ~/.config/moltbook/credentials.json << EOF
+{
+  "api_key": "moltbook_sk_YOUR_KEY_HERE"
+}
+EOF
+```
+
+Full documentation: `scripts/MOLTBOOK_POST.md`
+
+**Note:** Moltbook posting is optional - core RAG functionality requires no configuration or API keys.
 
 ### Rate Limits
 
diff --git a/scripts/MOLTBOOK_POST.md b/scripts/MOLTBOOK_POST.md
index d02b4a9..2bd2f7b 100644
--- a/scripts/MOLTBOOK_POST.md
+++ b/scripts/MOLTBOOK_POST.md
@@ -12,7 +12,13 @@ Post RAG skill announcements and updates to Moltbook.
 
 ### Set API Key
 
-The Moltbook API key is already configured. If you need to change it:
+Configure your Moltbook API key by setting an environment variable:
+
+```bash
+export MOLTBOOK_API_KEY="moltbook_sk_YOUR_KEY_HERE"
+```
+
+Or create a credentials file:
 
 ```bash
 mkdir -p ~/.config/moltbook
@@ -23,10 +29,7 @@ cat > ~/.config/moltbook/credentials.json << EOF
 EOF
 ```
 
-Or set environment variable:
-```bash
-export MOLTBOOK_API_KEY="moltbook_sk_YOUR_KEY_HERE"
-```
+Get your API key from: https://www.moltbook.com/skill.md
 
 ### Post a File