diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/mcdreforged/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/mcdreforged/default.nix
index c86318481bcf..6fe6d1dafcdd 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/mcdreforged/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/mcdreforged/default.nix
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
   pathspec,
   pytestCheckHook,
   versionCheckHook,
+  nix-update-script,
 }:
 
 buildPythonPackage rec {
@@ -53,6 +54,8 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
 
   versionCheckProgramArg = [ "--version" ];
 
+  passthru.updateScript = nix-update-script { };
+
   meta = {
     description = "Rewritten version of MCDaemon, a python tool to control your Minecraft server";
     homepage = "https://mcdreforged.com";