diff --git a/neovim.spec b/neovim.spec
index a1199d2..017088a 100644
--- a/neovim.spec
+++ b/neovim.spec
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ Suggests:       (python2-neovim if python2)
 Suggests:       (python3-neovim if python3)
 # XSel provides access to the system clipboard
 Recommends:     xsel
+# Needed to run nvim with the desktop file
+Recommends:     xterm
 %endif
 
 %description