diff --git a/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-graphical-base.nix b/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-graphical-base.nix
index e0b558dcb0d..fa19daf1328 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-graphical-base.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-graphical-base.nix
@@ -44,6 +44,9 @@ with lib;
     pkgs.bvi # binary editor
     pkgs.joe
 
+    # Include some version control tools.
+    pkgs.git
+
     # Firefox for reading the manual.
     pkgs.firefox