diff --git a/docs/01-readme.md b/docs/01-readme.md
index acfd34cff..52674389e 100644
--- a/docs/01-readme.md
+++ b/docs/01-readme.md
@@ -51,7 +51,8 @@ problem.
 
 Please report any issues you may find on [our bugtracker](https://github.com/awesomeWM/awesome/issues).
 You can submit pull requests on the [github repository](https://github.com/awesomeWM/awesome).
-Please read the @{02-contributing.md} guide for any coding, documentation or patch guidelines.
+Please read the [contributing guide](https://github.com/awesomeWM/awesome/blob/master/docs/02-contributing.md)
+for any coding, documentation or patch guidelines.
 
 ## Status
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