diff --git a/nix/systems/desktop.nix b/nix/systems/desktop.nix
index 110cf2f..bb30d1a 100644
--- a/nix/systems/desktop.nix
+++ b/nix/systems/desktop.nix
@@ -33,4 +33,12 @@
     package         = pkgs.unstable.hyprland;
     xwayland.enable = true;
   };
+
+  # environment variables for hyprland
+  environment.sessionVariables = {
+
+    # hint electron apps to use wayland
+    NIXOS_OZONE_WL = "1";
+
+  };
 }