diff --git a/python/samples/04-hosting/azure_functions/README.md b/python/samples/04-hosting/azure_functions/README.md
index 0580dee843..435ec17543 100644
--- a/python/samples/04-hosting/azure_functions/README.md
+++ b/python/samples/04-hosting/azure_functions/README.md
@@ -3,6 +3,58 @@ These samples illustrate the Durable extensibility for Agent Framework running i
 
 All of these samples are set up to run in Azure Functions. Azure Functions has a local development tool called [CoreTools](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-functions/functions-run-local?tabs=windows%2Cpython%2Cv2&pivots=programming-language-python#install-the-azure-functions-core-tools) which we will set up to run these samples locally.
 
+## Quick Prerequisites Checklist
+
+Install and verify these tools before [Environment Setup](#environment-setup):
+
+- **[Azure Functions Core Tools](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-functions/functions-run-local?tabs=windows%2Cpython%2Cv2&pivots=programming-language-python#install-the-azure-functions-core-tools)** – run samples locally with `func start`
+- **[Azurite](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/storage/common/storage-install-azurite)** – local storage emulator; must be running before `func start`
+- **[uv](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/)** – create virtual environments (recommended, especially on Windows)
+- **[Azure CLI](https://learn.microsoft.com/cli/azure/install-azure-cli)** – authenticate with `az login` for `AzureCliCredential`
+
+**Windows (PowerShell):**
+
+```powershell
+winget install Microsoft.Azure.FunctionsCoreTools
+npm install -g azurite
+irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex
+winget install Microsoft.AzureCLI
+```
+
+**macOS:**
+
+```bash
+brew tap azure/functions
+brew install azure-functions-core-tools@4
+npm install -g azurite
+curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
+# Azure CLI: https://learn.microsoft.com/cli/azure/install-azure-cli
+```
+
+**Linux:**
+
+```bash
+npm install -g azure-functions-core-tools@4 --unsafe-perm true
+npm install -g azurite
+curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
+# Azure CLI: https://learn.microsoft.com/cli/azure/install-azure-cli
+```
+
+**Verify:**
+
+```bash
+func --version
+azurite --version
+uv --version
+az account show
+```
+
+Start Azurite in a separate terminal before `func start`:
+
+```bash
+azurite
+```
+
 ## Environment Setup
 
 ### 1. Install dependencies and create appropriate services
diff --git a/python/samples/04-hosting/durabletask/README.md b/python/samples/04-hosting/durabletask/README.md
index 2f35ba65e2..3b76d4edb4 100644
--- a/python/samples/04-hosting/durabletask/README.md
+++ b/python/samples/04-hosting/durabletask/README.md
@@ -2,6 +2,38 @@
 
 This directory contains samples for durable agent hosting using the Durable Task Scheduler. These samples demonstrate the worker-client architecture pattern, enabling distributed agent execution with persistent conversation state.
 
+## Quick Prerequisites Checklist
+
+Install and verify these tools before [Running the Samples](#running-the-samples):
+
+- **[Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/)** – run the Durable Task Scheduler emulator locally
+- **[uv](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/)** – manage Python dependencies (optional but recommended)
+- **[Azure CLI](https://learn.microsoft.com/cli/azure/install-azure-cli)** – authenticate with `az login` for `AzureCliCredential`
+
+**Windows (PowerShell):**
+
+```powershell
+winget install Docker.DockerDesktop
+irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex
+winget install Microsoft.AzureCLI
+```
+
+**macOS / Linux:**
+
+```bash
+# Docker: https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/
+curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
+# Azure CLI: https://learn.microsoft.com/cli/azure/install-azure-cli
+```
+
+**Verify:**
+
+```bash
+docker --version
+uv --version
+az account show
+```
+
 ## Sample Catalog
 
 ### Basic Patterns