diff --git a/pkgs/tools/misc/trash-cli/default.nix b/pkgs/tools/misc/trash-cli/default.nix
index d199fd7fda3..3689040da24 100644
--- a/pkgs/tools/misc/trash-cli/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/tools/misc/trash-cli/default.nix
@@ -25,5 +25,6 @@ python3Packages.buildPythonApplication rec {
     maintainers = [ maintainers.rycee ];
     platforms = platforms.unix;
     license = licenses.gpl2;
+    mainProgram = "trash";
   };
 }