diff --git a/pkgs/tools/backup/restic/default.nix b/pkgs/tools/backup/restic/default.nix
index a3223c04e297..72220f17d26e 100644
--- a/pkgs/tools/backup/restic/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/tools/backup/restic/default.nix
@@ -48,5 +48,6 @@ buildGoModule rec {
     platforms = platforms.linux ++ platforms.darwin;
     license = licenses.bsd2;
     maintainers = [ maintainers.mbrgm maintainers.dotlambda ];
+    mainProgram = "restic";
   };
 }