diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/pyxattr/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/pyxattr/default.nix
index 0fe64d2bf901..ac8a1654c9ef 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/pyxattr/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/pyxattr/default.nix
@@ -21,5 +21,6 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
     meta = with lib; {
       description = "A Python extension module which gives access to the extended attributes for filesystem objects available in some operating systems";
       license = licenses.lgpl21Plus;
+      inherit (pkgs.attr.meta) platforms;
     };
 }