diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/monty/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/monty/default.nix
index f3a564397b5..e53098f6f23 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/monty/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/monty/default.nix
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
   '';
 
   meta = with stdenv.lib; {
+    description = "Serves as a complement to the Python standard library by providing a suite of tools to solve many common problems";
     longDescription = "
       Monty implements supplementary useful functions for Python that are not part of the 
       standard library. Examples include useful utilities like transparent support for zipped files, useful design