diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/ge25519/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/ge25519/default.nix
index f82e2878086a..647235c341f5 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/ge25519/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/ge25519/default.nix
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 , parts
 , pytestCheckHook
 , pythonOlder
+, setuptools
 }:
 
 buildPythonPackage rec {
@@ -21,6 +22,10 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
     hash = "sha256-y9Nv59pLWk1kRjZG3EmalT34Mjx7RLZ4WkvJlRrK5LI=";
   };
 
+  nativeBuildInputs = [
+    setuptools
+  ];
+
   propagatedBuildInputs = [
     fe25519
     parts