diff --git a/home/terminal/default.nix b/home/terminal/default.nix
index 14a96a4..c328315 100644
--- a/home/terminal/default.nix
+++ b/home/terminal/default.nix
@@ -3,4 +3,8 @@
     ./programs
     ./shell
   ];
+
+  home.sessionVariables = {
+    EDITOR = "nvim";
+  };
 }