diff --git a/dot_bashrc b/dot_bashrc
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+# extend PATH with brew path
+export PATH="/opt/homebrew/bin/:$PATH"
diff --git a/dot_zshrc b/dot_zshrc
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+# extend PATH with brew path
+export PATH="/opt/homebrew/bin/:$PATH"