diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index e001861351..5f2dc642f6 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -393,43 +393,4 @@ Happy coding!
 
 ---
 
-## Local Storage Mode
-
-Sim Studio supports a local storage mode that uses the browser's localStorage instead of a database. This is particularly useful for:
-
-- Quick demos and testing
-- Using the `npx simstudio` command
-- Development without setting up a database
-- Creating shareable examples
-
-To enable local storage mode:
-
-1. Set the environment variable: `USE_LOCAL_STORAGE=true`
-2. Start the application: `npm run dev`
-
-All data will be stored in the browser's localStorage. This means:
-
-- Data persists between browser sessions
-- Different browsers (Chrome vs. Firefox) will have separate data stores
-- Database migrations and schema changes won't affect local storage
-
-### Standalone Build
-
-The `npx simstudio` command downloads and runs a pre-built standalone version of Sim Studio. To build this standalone version:
-
-1. Run `node scripts/build-standalone.js` from the project root
-2. This creates a tarball (`sim-standalone.tar.gz`) containing:
-
-   - A pre-built static export of the Next.js application
-   - A simple Express server to serve the static files
-   - Configuration for localStorage mode
-
-3. To release a new version:
-   - Upload the tarball to a GitHub release
-   - Update the `DOWNLOAD_URL` in `packages/simstudio/src/commands/start.ts`
-   - Update the `STANDALONE_VERSION` constant if needed
-   - Publish the package: `npm run publish-cli`
-
----
-
 Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Sim Studio. We truly appreciate your efforts and look forward to collaborating with you!
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1b3207c913..d2b369ab2b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,18 +11,9 @@
 
 ## Quick Start
 
-### Try Instantly With Zero Installation
+There are several ways to get started with Sim Studio:
 
-```bash
-npx simstudio
-```
-
-This instantly runs Sim Studio on your local machine with data stored in your browser's localStorage.
-Visit http://localhost:3000 to start building your workflows right away!
-
-### Development Setup
-
-#### Option 1: Docker Environment (Recommended)
+### Option 1: Docker Environment (Recommended)
 
 ```bash
 # Clone the repository
@@ -35,7 +26,7 @@ docker compose up -d
 ./scripts/start_simstudio_docker.sh
 ```
 
-#### Option 2: [Cursor](https://cursor.sh) / [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com) Dev Containers
+### Option 2: [Cursor](https://cursor.sh) / [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com) Dev Containers
 
 For the best development experience:
 
@@ -45,7 +36,7 @@ For the best development experience:
 4. Click "Reopen in Container" when prompted
 5. Run `npm run dev` in the terminal
 
-#### Option 3: Manual Setup
+### Option 3: Manual Setup
 
 If you prefer not to use Docker or Dev Containers: