diff --git a/install.sh b/install.sh
index 1462910..b25c9bd 100644
--- a/install.sh
+++ b/install.sh
@@ -7,5 +7,7 @@ if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
   exit 1
 fi
 
+# On a fresh MacBook directory is in the PATH but not created.
+mkdir -p /usr/local/bin
 curl -o /usr/local/bin/pixi https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Ali-Piccioni/pixipin/main/pixipin
 chmod a+x /usr/local/bin/pixi