diff --git a/src/base_r/config.vsh.yaml b/src/base_r/config.vsh.yaml
index 06657cd..1955e80 100644
--- a/src/base_r/config.vsh.yaml
+++ b/src/base_r/config.vsh.yaml
@@ -26,4 +26,5 @@ platforms:
         packages:
           - anndata
           - BiocManager
+          - reticulate
           - bit64