diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/python-arango/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/python-arango/default.nix
index 0912daa20f46..e9224b543b57 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/python-arango/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/python-arango/default.nix
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 , mock
 , requests
 , requests-toolbelt
+, setuptools
 }:
 
 let
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
     requests
     requests-toolbelt
     pyjwt
+    setuptools
   ];
 
   nativeCheckInputs = [