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@@ -23,7 +23,13 @@ By default, pre-built binaries will be downloaded if you're on one of the follow
 - Linux x86/64 (glibc only)
 - Windows x86/64
 
-If you want to build from source, use `npm install --build-from-source` and see the **Compiling** section below.
+If you want to build from source, 
+
+For npm, use: `npm install --build-from-source`
+
+or with yarn, use: `npm_config_build_from_source=true yarn install` 
+
+and see the **Compiling** section below.
 
 The minimum version of Node.js required is **18.12.0**.
 
@@ -589,7 +595,9 @@ Notes and caveats:
 First make sure you've built the latest version. Get all the deps you need (see [compiling](#compiling) above), and run:
 
 ```
-npm install --build-from-source
+For npm, use: `npm install --build-from-source`
+
+or with yarn, use: `npm_config_build_from_source=true yarn install`
 ```
 
 For visual tests: `npm run test-server` and point your browser to http://localhost:4000.