diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 842366c..9cf18b6 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Database Configuration - SQLite (production ready)
-# Paths are auto-detected if not specified
-SQLITE_DB_PATH=/Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/RA-H/db/rah.sqlite
+# Paths use sensible defaults if not specified
+# SQLITE_DB_PATH=$HOME/Library/Application Support/RA-H/db/rah.sqlite
 SQLITE_VEC_EXTENSION_PATH=./vendor/sqlite-extensions/vec0.dylib
 
 # AI API Keys (main orchestrator + mini agents)