diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/gradio/client.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/gradio/client.nix
index e68f793f7301..1d7223e6a248 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/gradio/client.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/gradio/client.nix
@@ -94,6 +94,8 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
 
   pythonImportsCheck = [ "gradio_client" ];
 
+  __darwinAllowLocalNetworking = true;
+
   meta = with lib; {
     homepage = "https://www.gradio.app/";
     description = "Lightweight library to use any Gradio app as an API";