diff --git a/installers-conda/build_conda_pkgs.py b/installers-conda/build_conda_pkgs.py
index df09c2fc2a2..42918205b1f 100644
--- a/installers-conda/build_conda_pkgs.py
+++ b/installers-conda/build_conda_pkgs.py
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+#
+# Copyright © Spyder Project Contributors
+# Licensed under the terms of the MIT License
+# (see spyder/__init__.py for details)
+
 """
 Build conda packages to local channel.
 
-This module builds conda packages for spyder and external-deps for
+This module builds conda packages for Spyder and external-deps for
 inclusion in the conda-based installer. The Following classes are
 provided for each package:
     SpyderCondaPkg
@@ -10,10 +16,10 @@
     QtconsoleCondaPkg
     SpyderKernelsCondaPkg
 
-spyder will be packaged from this repository (in its checked-out state).
+Spyder will be packaged from this repository (in its checked-out state).
 qdarkstyle, qtconsole, and spyder-kernels will be packaged from the
 external-deps directory of this repository (in its checked-out state).
-python-lsp-server, however, will be packaged from the upstream remote
+Python-lsp-server, however, will be packaged from the upstream remote
 at the same commit as the external-deps state.
 
 Alternatively, any external-deps may be packaged from a local git repository
@@ -24,21 +30,25 @@
     QTCONSOLE_SOURCE
     SPYDER_KERNELS_SOURCE
 """
+
+# Standard library imports
 import os
 import re
 from argparse import ArgumentParser
 from configparser import ConfigParser
 from datetime import timedelta
-from git import Repo
 from logging import Formatter, StreamHandler, getLogger
 from pathlib import Path
-from ruamel.yaml import YAML
-from setuptools_scm import get_version
 from shutil import rmtree
 from subprocess import check_call
 from textwrap import dedent
 from time import time
 
+# Third-party imports
+from git import Repo
+from ruamel.yaml import YAML
+from setuptools_scm import get_version
+
 fmt = Formatter('%(asctime)s [%(levelname)s] [%(name)s] -> %(message)s')
 h = StreamHandler()
 h.setFormatter(fmt)
@@ -69,7 +79,7 @@ def remove_readonly(func, path, exc):
         raise
 
 
-class BuildCondaPkg():
+class BuildCondaPkg:
     name = None
     src_path = None
     feedstock = None
@@ -101,7 +111,7 @@ def __init__(self, data={}, debug=False):
         self._patched_build = False
 
     def _get_source(self):
-        self._build_cleanup()  # Remove existing if HERE
+        self._build_cleanup()
 
         if not self.src_path.exists():
             cfg = ConfigParser()
@@ -182,7 +192,6 @@ def build(self):
             check_call(
                 ["mamba", "mambabuild", str(self.fdstk_path / "recipe")]
             )
-
         finally:
             self._patched_meta = False
             self._patched_build = False
@@ -281,11 +290,11 @@ class SpyderKernelsCondaPkg(BuildCondaPkg):
     p = ArgumentParser(
         description=dedent(
             """
-            Build conda packages from local spyder and external-deps sources.
+            Build conda packages from local Spyder and external-deps sources.
             Alternative git repo for python-lsp-server may be provided by
             setting the environment variable PYTHON_LSP_SERVER_SOURCE,
             otherwise the upstream remote will be used. All other external-deps
-            use the subrepo source within the spyder repo.
+            use the subrepo source within the Spyder repo.
             """
         ),
         usage="python build_conda_pkgs.py "
diff --git a/installers-conda/build_installers.py b/installers-conda/build_installers.py
index e9194392306..869a1f19630 100644
--- a/installers-conda/build_installers.py
+++ b/installers-conda/build_installers.py
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+#
+# Copyright © Spyder Project Contributors
+# Licensed under the terms of the MIT License
+# (see spyder/__init__.py for details)
+
 """
 Create Spyder installers using `constructor`.
 
@@ -16,23 +22,27 @@
     Path to PFX certificate to sign the EXE installer on Windows
 """
 
-import json
-import os
-import platform
-import re
-import sys
-import zipfile
+# Standard library imports
 from argparse import ArgumentParser
 from datetime import timedelta
 from distutils.spawn import find_executable
 from functools import partial
+import json
 from logging import getLogger
+import os
 from pathlib import Path
-from ruamel.yaml import YAML
+import platform
+import re
 from subprocess import check_call
+import sys
 from textwrap import dedent, indent
 from time import time
+import zipfile
+
+# Third-party imports
+from ruamel.yaml import YAML
 
+# Local imports
 from build_conda_pkgs import HERE, DIST, RESOURCES, SPECS, h, get_version
 
 logger = getLogger('BuildInstallers')
@@ -45,11 +55,12 @@
 MACOS = sys.platform == "darwin"
 LINUX = sys.platform.startswith("linux")
 TARGET_PLATFORM = os.environ.get("CONSTRUCTOR_TARGET_PLATFORM")
+PY_VER = f"{sys.version_info.major}.{sys.version_info.minor}"
+
 if TARGET_PLATFORM == "osx-arm64":
     ARCH = "arm64"
 else:
     ARCH = (platform.machine() or "generic").lower().replace("amd64", "x86_64")
-PY_VER = f"{sys.version_info.major}.{sys.version_info.minor}"
 if WINDOWS:
     EXT, OS = "exe", "Windows"
 elif LINUX:
@@ -125,6 +136,7 @@
     "paramiko": "",
     "pyxdg": "",
 }
+
 if SPECS.exists():
     logger.info(f"Reading specs from {SPECS}...")
     _specs = yaml.load(SPECS.read_text())
@@ -146,7 +158,7 @@
 
 
 def _generate_background_images(installer_type):
-    """Requires pillow"""
+    """This requires Pillow."""
     if installer_type == "sh":
         # shell installers are text-based, no graphics
         return
@@ -183,7 +195,6 @@ def _get_condarc():
     contents = dedent(
         f"""
         channels:  #!final
-          - spyder-ide
           - conda-forge
           {defaults}
         repodata_fns:  #!final
@@ -211,7 +222,6 @@ def _definitions():
         "version": SPYVER,
         "channels": [
             "napari/label/bundle_tools",
-            "spyder-ide",
             "conda-forge",
         ],
         "conda_default_channels": ["conda-forge"],
@@ -237,6 +247,7 @@ def _definitions():
             condarc: ".condarc",
         },
     }
+
     if not args.no_local:
         definitions["channels"].insert(0, "local")
 
@@ -268,6 +279,7 @@ def _definitions():
                 "post_install": str(RESOURCES / "post-install.sh"),
             }
         )
+
         if args.cert_id:
             definitions["signing_identity_name"] = args.cert_id
             definitions["notarization_identity_name"] = args.cert_id
@@ -293,6 +305,7 @@ def _definitions():
                 "installer_type": "exe",
             }
         )
+
         signing_certificate = os.environ.get("CONSTRUCTOR_SIGNING_CERTIFICATE")
         if signing_certificate:
             definitions["signing_certificate"] = signing_certificate
@@ -307,16 +320,6 @@ def _constructor():
     """
     Create a temporary `construct.yaml` input file and
     run `constructor`.
-
-    Parameters
-    ----------
-    version: str
-        Version of `spyder` to be built. Defaults to the
-        one detected by `importlib` from the source code.
-    extra_specs: list of str
-        Additional packages to be included in the installer.
-        A list of conda spec strings (`numpy`, `python=3`, etc)
-        is expected.
     """
     constructor = find_executable("constructor")
     if not constructor:
diff --git a/installers-conda/resources/bundle_readme.md b/installers-conda/resources/bundle_readme.md
index 0bc76757af3..ac6bd600792 100644
--- a/installers-conda/resources/bundle_readme.md
+++ b/installers-conda/resources/bundle_readme.md
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ This is the base installation of Spyder, the Scientific Python Development Envir
 In most cases, you would run it through the platform-specific shortcut we created for your
 convenience. In other words, _not_ through this directory!
 
-* Linux: check your desktop launcher.
-* MacOS: check `~/Applications` or the Launchpad.
-* Windows: check the Start Menu or the Desktop.
+* Linux: Check your desktop launcher.
+* MacOS: Check `~/Applications` or the Launchpad.
+* Windows: Check the Start Menu or the Desktop.
 
 We generally recommend using the shortcut because it will pre-activate the `conda` environment for
 you! That said, you can also execute the `spyder` executable directly from these locations:
@@ -23,13 +23,13 @@ need to activate the `conda` environment to ensure all dependencies are importab
 
 ## What does `conda` have to do with `spyder`?
 
-The Spyder installer uses `conda` packages to bundle all its dependencies (Python, qt, etc).
+The Spyder installer uses `conda` packages to bundle all its dependencies (Python, Qt, etc).
 This directory is actually a full `conda` installation! If you have used `conda` before, this
 is equivalent to what you usually call the `base` environment.
 
 ## Can I modify the `spyder` installation?
 
-Yes. In practice, you can consider it a `conda` environment. You can even activate it as usual,
+Yes, but it is not recommended (see below). In practice, you can consider it a `conda` environment. You can even activate it as usual,
 provided you specify the full path to the location, instead of the _name_.
 
 ```