diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -82,11 +82,22 @@ Follow these steps to set up your local copy of the repository:
 
 1. Install [Ruby](https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/) if you don't already have it. We recommend [RVM](https://rvm.io/), but you can use any method you prefer:
 
+   ###### For non-Apple silicon machines:
+
    ```
    curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable
    rvm install 3.2.4
    ruby -v
    ```
+   ##### For Apple silicon machines: 
+   Source: [Installing Ruby on Apple Silicon by Emmanuel Bernard ](https://emmanuelbernard.com/blog/2023/12/01/installing-ruby-on-apple-silicon/) 
+
+   ```
+   # Assumes Brew is installed
+   curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable
+   rvm install 3.2.4 --with-openssl-dir=$(brew --prefix openssl@1.1)
+   ruby -v
+   ```
 
 1. Install [Bundler](https://bundler.io/) if you don't already have it: