# Installing OpenMC on Apple Silicone using conda

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**Created:** [November 26, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://openmc.discourse.group/t/installing-openmc-on-apple-silicone-using-conda/6120 "2025-11-26T20:49:35Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 26, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://openmc.discourse.group/t/installing-openmc-on-apple-silicone-using-conda/6120/1 "2025-11-26T20:49:35Z")

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Hello Everyone!

I recently switched to a macbook air m4 and installation has been a challenge. I tried following the documentation, but it showed me an error saying “–platform” in an invalid argument.

So I tried a bunch of things and the easiest solution is to use miniconda and install the intel version of miniconda. It should work without any issues.

I hope this helps the beginners.