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@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Filename should be `YourSlug.json`.
 Keys with * are required.
 
 - **slug**\*: Unique identifier for your plugin. Should never change. Avoid spaces. Prefix with your company or developer name if you plan to release multiple plugins, e.g. "VCV-PulseMatrix". But most importantly, should never change.
-- **name**\*: Human-readable display name for your plugin. May change on a whim.
+- **name**: Human-readable display name for your plugin. Defaults to the slug if omitted. May change on a whim.
 - **version**\*: Your plugin's version, using the guidelines at https://github.com/VCVRack/Rack/issues/266. Do not include the "v" prefix.
 - **license**: Abbreviation of the license(s) of your plugin. Use "proprietary" if all rights are reserved.
 - **homepage**: URL of the landing page of your plugin. Omit if redundant with the source URL.