diff --git a/home/modules/programs/kitty/default.nix b/home/modules/programs/kitty/default.nix
index fdc88b1..2fe0228 100644
--- a/home/modules/programs/kitty/default.nix
+++ b/home/modules/programs/kitty/default.nix
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
     settings = {
       background_opacity = "0.96";
       cursor_shape = "beam";
+      term = "screen-256color";
     };
   };
 }