diff --git a/home/core.nix b/home/core.nix
index 443ccb1..27d767d 100644
--- a/home/core.nix
+++ b/home/core.nix
@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
-{ pkgs, ... }:
-
-{
+{pkgs, ...}: {
   home.packages = with pkgs; [
     nnn # terminal file manager
 
@@ -39,6 +37,11 @@
     cargo
     python3
 
+    # nix specific stuff
+    nixd
+    deadnix
+    alejandra
+
     # productivity
     iterm2
     discord