diff --git a/src/shell.qml b/src/shell.qml
index 5b28345..94125a3 100644
--- a/src/shell.qml
+++ b/src/shell.qml
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+//@ pragma UseQApplication
 import Quickshell
 
 // for ShellRoot and PanelWindow