diff --git a/nixos/hosts/phantom-ship.nix b/nixos/hosts/phantom-ship.nix
index ffa28d5..94b515f 100644
--- a/nixos/hosts/phantom-ship.nix
+++ b/nixos/hosts/phantom-ship.nix
@@ -79,7 +79,9 @@ in
   # Passwordless sudo for wheel.
   security.sudo.wheelNeedsPassword = false;
   environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
-    git  # clone/bootstrap and dotfiles-rebuild timer
+    git        # clone/bootstrap and dotfiles-rebuild timer
+    nodejs     # npm for openclaw plugin installs
+    python3    # node-gyp dependency for openclaw plugins
   ];
 
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