diff --git a/pkgs/development/tools/misc/libtool/libtool2.nix b/pkgs/development/tools/misc/libtool/libtool2.nix
index 14513c4bff0..8661404766e 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/tools/misc/libtool/libtool2.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/tools/misc/libtool/libtool2.nix
@@ -15,4 +15,22 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
   # Don't fixup "#! /bin/sh" in Libtool, otherwise it will use the
   # "fixed" path in generated files!
   dontPatchShebangs = true;
+
+  meta = {
+    description = "GNU Libtool, a generic library support script";
+
+    longDescription = ''
+      GNU libtool is a generic library support script.  Libtool hides
+      the complexity of using shared libraries behind a consistent,
+      portable interface.
+
+      To use libtool, add the new generic library building commands to
+      your Makefile, Makefile.in, or Makefile.am.  See the
+      documentation for details.
+    '';
+
+    homepage = http://www.gnu.org/software/libtool/;
+
+    license = "GPLv2+";
+  };
 }