diff --git a/i3.nix b/i3.nix
index e7087c6..d8eae98 100644
--- a/i3.nix
+++ b/i3.nix
@@ -66,6 +66,9 @@
     ];
   };
 
+  # prevent satanic torture
+  programs.qt5ct.enable = true;
+
   services.xserver = {
     enable = true;