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@@ -80,6 +80,14 @@ $ ./watchdog -config config.yaml
 
 ## Configuration
 
+[configuration reference]: docs/configuration.md
+
+Watchdog currently supports configuration via YAML file, environment variables
+or command-line flags. You may find a more complete reference in the
+[configuration reference] document.
+
+### Quick Start
+
 Create `config.yaml`:
 
 ```yaml
@@ -112,8 +120,6 @@ server:
   listen_addr: "127.0.0.1:8080"
 ```
 
-See [config.example.yaml](config.example.yaml) for all options.
-
 ## Usage
 
 ### JavaScript Beacon