diff --git a/getting_started/macos_apple_silicon.md b/getting_started/macos_apple_silicon.md
index a199e3eb87..bfbc0d5c11 100644
--- a/getting_started/macos_apple_silicon.md
+++ b/getting_started/macos_apple_silicon.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ which includes the Roc compiler and various helpful utilities.
 
     ```sh
     mkdir roc_nightly-darwin_apple_silicon-<VERSION>
-    tar xf roc_nightly-darwin_apple_silicon-<VERSION>
+    tar xf roc_nightly-darwin_apple_silicon-<VERSION>.tar.gz --directory roc_nightly-darwin_apple_silicon-<VERSION>
     ```
 
 1. Install llvm 13: