diff --git a/nixos/essential.nix b/nixos/essential.nix
index 4a0d26a0..e28e72df 100644
--- a/nixos/essential.nix
+++ b/nixos/essential.nix
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ in
   environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
     python-with-my-packages
 
+    alacritty
     emacs
     firefox
     vlc