diff --git a/README b/README
index fb5d1882..9ca34712 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ The default prefix is /usr, so files are put in /usr/bin,
 
 REQUIREMENTS:
 
+ * python-setuptools
  * Python v2.7 or later
  * librsync v0.9.6 or later
  * GnuPG for encryption