diff --git a/packages/nx/src/command-line/release/version.ts b/packages/nx/src/command-line/release/version.ts
index 8ffc2e789e..9b2d4838a0 100644
--- a/packages/nx/src/command-line/release/version.ts
+++ b/packages/nx/src/command-line/release/version.ts
@@ -662,7 +662,7 @@ function resolveGeneratorData({
          */
         if (collectionName === '@nx/js') {
           throw new Error(
-            'The @nx/js plugin is required in order to version your JavaScript packages. Please install it and try again.'
+            'The @nx/js plugin is required in order to version your JavaScript packages. Run "nx add @nx/js" to add it to your workspace.'
           );
         }
         throw new Error(