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@@ -39,11 +39,13 @@ make tsweb
 ### Run Tests
 
 ```sh
+# To avoid "API rate limited exceeded" errors, set `TEST8BIT_GITHUB_TOKEN`,
+# see: htps://github.com > Settings > Developer settings > Personal access tokens
+export TEST8BIT_GITHUB_TOKEN="<github_personal_access_token>"
+
 npm test
 ```
 
-Note: Github tests may fail due to lack of API key.
-
 ## License
 
 Copyright © 2016-2024 [Steven E. Hugg](https://github.com/sehugg).