diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index b481d544..dd41fae3 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ FROM python:slim
 RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
     postgresql-client \
     curl \
+    build-essential \
     && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
 
 WORKDIR /app