diff --git a/home/default.nix b/home/default.nix
index 120a37b..feeb6fd 100644
--- a/home/default.nix
+++ b/home/default.nix
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ in
     stateVersion = "24.05"; # TODO: unify this with the references in flake.nix:inputs
 
     sessionVariables = {
+      EDITOR = "nvim";
+      VISUAL = "nvim";
       MOSH_SERVER_NETWORK_TMOUT = 604800;
       NOMAD_ADDR = "http://nomad.service.consul:4646";
     };