diff --git a/dots/archinstall/common/packages.txt b/dots/archinstall/common/packages.txt
index 0d88584..bcaece2 100644
--- a/dots/archinstall/common/packages.txt
+++ b/dots/archinstall/common/packages.txt
@@ -103,6 +103,7 @@ xautolock                       # screen locker for x
 xclip                           # cli interface to x11 clipboard
 xdotool                         # cli x11 automation tool
 xorg-xdpyinfo                   # display information utility for x
+zip                             # for creating and modifying zip files
 
 # gammastep                      # colour temperature adjustment (redshift alternative - maintained?)
 # brother-hll2310d"              # printer (main)