diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 840e64c..ba67b87 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ examples: **[docs/OVERRIDES.md](docs/OVERRIDES.md)**.
 | `nomarchy.services.ollama.enable` | `false` | Opt-in: Ollama local LLM runtime on `127.0.0.1:11434` (CPU; GPU via `services.ollama.acceleration`) |
 | `nomarchy.services.printing.enable` | `false` | Opt-in: CUPS + Avahi/mDNS network printer discovery |
 | `nomarchy.services.openrgb.enable` | `false` | Opt-in: OpenRGB daemon for RGB peripheral/motherboard lighting |
-| `nomarchy.services.restic.enable` | `false` | Opt-in: scheduled daily restic backup (set `.repository` + `.passwordFile`; 7/4/6 retention) |
+| `nomarchy.services.restic.enable` | `false` | Opt-in: scheduled daily restic backup (set `.repository` + `.passwordFile`; 7/4/6 retention; list/restore via the `restic-nomarchy` wrapper) |
 
 Beyond the `nomarchy.*` surface, the system layer turns on the usual
 desktop services with `lib.mkDefault` (override natively). One worth
diff --git a/modules/nixos/services.nix b/modules/nixos/services.nix
index fef37c6..d22636b 100644
--- a/modules/nixos/services.nix
+++ b/modules/nixos/services.nix
@@ -86,7 +86,9 @@ in
       enable = lib.mkEnableOption ''
         a scheduled (daily) restic backup — headless, complementing the Pika
         GUI. Backs up `paths` with sane retention (7 daily / 4 weekly /
-        6 monthly); needs a `repository` and a `passwordFile` (below)'';
+        6 monthly); needs a `repository` and a `passwordFile` (below). List
+        and restore with the generated `restic-nomarchy` wrapper (repo +
+        password baked in), e.g. `restic-nomarchy snapshots`'';
 
       repository = lib.mkOption {
         type = lib.types.str;