diff --git a/atomix.spec b/atomix.spec
index 9ba98cb..9d2e79e 100644
--- a/atomix.spec
+++ b/atomix.spec
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ License:        GPLv2+
 URL:            https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Atomix
 Source0:        https://download.gnome.org/sources/%{name}/3.22/%{name}-%{version}.tar.xz
 
+BuildRequires:  gcc
 BuildRequires:  intltool
 BuildRequires:  desktop-file-utils
 BuildRequires:  gtk3-devel