diff --git a/base/programs.nix b/base/programs.nix
index 90d11b6..b859373 100644
--- a/base/programs.nix
+++ b/base/programs.nix
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
     git-crypt
     gnupg
     pinentry-curses
+    python3
     vim
 
     # terminal utilities