diff --git a/tools/erase-toolkit-traces.sh b/tools/erase-toolkit-traces.sh
index b70294c..cb5c050 100755
--- a/tools/erase-toolkit-traces.sh
+++ b/tools/erase-toolkit-traces.sh
@@ -19,7 +19,15 @@ echo "  • System logs (toolkit operations)"
 echo "  • Download records"
 echo "  • Temporary files"
 echo ""
-echo -e "${RED}WARNING: This cannot be undone!${NC}"
+echo -e "${YELLOW}TIP: Prevent history recording in the first place!${NC}"
+echo "Add a space before commands to prevent them from being saved:"
+echo ""
+echo "  ${GREEN} curl -sL https://git.mull.lol/.../archive/main.tar.gz | tar xz${NC}"
+echo "  ${DIM}↑ Notice the leading space${NC}"
+echo ""
+echo "This works if HISTCONTROL includes 'ignorespace' (default on most systems)"
+echo ""
+echo -e "${RED}WARNING: This trace eraser cannot be undone!${NC}"
 echo ""
 read -p "Are you sure you want to proceed? (yes/no): " confirm