1 files changed, 1 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/erlang.mk b/erlang.mk
index 082454b..7e8e0f3 100644
--- a/erlang.mk
+++ b/erlang.mk
@@ -115,6 +115,7 @@ define dep_fetch
 		git clone -n -- $$$$REPO $(DEPS_DIR)/$(1); \
 		cd $(DEPS_DIR)/$(1) && git checkout -q $$$$COMMIT; \
 	else \
+		echo "Unknown or invalid dependency: $(1). Please consult the erlang.mk README for instructions." >&2; \
 		exit 78; \
 	fi
 endef