diff --git a/codeflash/cli_cmds/cmd_init.py b/codeflash/cli_cmds/cmd_init.py
index 2a9b977e2..63546c0d1 100644
--- a/codeflash/cli_cmds/cmd_init.py
+++ b/codeflash/cli_cmds/cmd_init.py
@@ -587,6 +587,11 @@ def configure_pyproject_toml(setup_info: SetupInfo) -> None:
         )
     elif formatter == "don't use a formatter":
         formatter_cmds.append("disabled")
+    if formatter in ["black", "ruff"]:
+        try:
+            result = subprocess.run([formatter], capture_output=True, check=False)
+        except FileNotFoundError as e:
+            click.echo(f"⚠️ Formatter not found: {formatter}, please ensure it is installed")
     codeflash_section["formatter-cmds"] = formatter_cmds
     # Add the 'codeflash' section, ensuring 'tool' section exists
     tool_section = pyproject_data.get("tool", tomlkit.table())