diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Colima is available on Homebrew and Nix. Check [here](INSTALL.md) for other inst
 brew install colima
 
 # Nix
-nix-env -i colima
+nix-env -iA nixpkgs.colima
 ```
 
 Or stay on the bleeding edge (only Homebrew)