diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -37,6 +37,11 @@ sudo npm i @google/clasp -g
 
 Then enable Apps Script API: https://script.google.com/home/usersettings
 
+(If that fails, run this:)
+```sh
+sudo npm i @google/clasp -g --unsafe-perm
+```
+
 ## Commands
 
 ```sh