diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 [![Download](https://img.shields.io/badge/Download-macOS-blue)](https://github.com/amantus-ai/vibetunnel/releases/latest)
 [![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green)](LICENSE)
 [![macOS 14.0+](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-14.0+-red)](https://www.apple.com/macos/)
+[![Apple Silicon](https://img.shields.io/badge/Apple%20Silicon-Required-orange)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211814)
 
 ## Why VibeTunnel?
 
@@ -15,6 +16,10 @@ Ever wanted to check on your AI agents while you're away? Need to monitor that l
 
 ## Quick Start
 
+### Requirements
+
+**VibeTunnel requires an Apple Silicon Mac (M1+).** Intel Macs are not supported.
+
 ### 1. Download & Install
 
 [Download VibeTunnel](https://github.com/amantus-ai/vibetunnel/releases/latest) and drag it to your Applications folder.
@@ -49,6 +54,7 @@ Visit [http://localhost:4020](http://localhost:4020) to see all your terminal se
 - **📱 Mobile Ready** - Native iOS app and responsive web interface for phones and tablets
 - **🎬 Session Recording** - All sessions recorded in asciinema format for later playback
 - **⚡ High Performance** - Powered by Bun runtime for blazing-fast JavaScript execution
+- **🍎 Apple Silicon Native** - Optimized for M1/M2/M3 Macs with ARM64-only binaries
 
 ## Architecture
 
@@ -79,7 +85,7 @@ The server runs as a standalone Bun executable with embedded Node.js modules, pr
 ## Building from Source
 
 ### Prerequisites
-- macOS 14.0+ (Sonoma)
+- macOS 14.0+ (Sonoma) on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
 - Xcode 16.0+
 - Node.js 20+
 - Bun runtime
diff --git a/mac/docs/RELEASE.md b/mac/docs/RELEASE.md
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--- a/mac/docs/RELEASE.md
+++ b/mac/docs/RELEASE.md
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ VibeTunnel supports two update channels:
 ### Architecture Support
 
 VibeTunnel uses universal binaries that include both architectures:
-- **Apple Silicon (arm64)**: Optimized for M1/M2/M3 Macs
+- **Apple Silicon (arm64)**: Optimized for M1+ Macs
 - **Intel (x86_64)**: For Intel-based Macs
 
 The build system creates a single universal binary that works on all Mac architectures. This approach: