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@@ -56,11 +56,17 @@ QMK maintains a Homebrew tap and formula which will automatically install the CL
You will need to install Homebrew. Follow the instructions on https://brew.sh.
+!> **NOTE:** If you are using Apple Silicon, such as the M1, you will need to install a rosetta compatible version of Homebrew. This version does not override the base Homebrew. This can be done by running `arch -x86_64 /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"`. See here: [Rosetta-compatible Homebrew](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/64882584/how-to-run-the-homebrew-installer-under-rosetta-2-on-m1-macbook)
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#### Installation
Install the QMK CLI by running:
brew install qmk/qmk/qmk
+
+Install the QMK CLI on an Apple Silicon Mac by running:
+
+ arch -x86_64 brew install qmk/qmk/qmk
### ** Linux/WSL **