diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/httpie/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/httpie/default.nix
index 60277b771ea9..033106de2c58 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/httpie/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/httpie/default.nix
@@ -121,5 +121,6 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
       antono
       relrod
     ];
+    mainProgram = "http";
   };
 }