diff --git a/cranelift/README.md b/cranelift/README.md
index 578c321bcc..7f35e570f7 100644
--- a/cranelift/README.md
+++ b/cranelift/README.md
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ If you're interested in contributing to Cranelift: thank you! We have a
 [contributing guide] which will help you getting involved in the Cranelift
 project.
 
-[contributing guide](https://bytecodealliance.github.io/wasmtime/contributing.html)
+[contributing guide]: https://bytecodealliance.github.io/wasmtime/contributing.html
 
 Planned uses
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