diff --git a/nixops/desktop.nix b/nixops/desktop.nix
index 875343c..b894860 100644
--- a/nixops/desktop.nix
+++ b/nixops/desktop.nix
@@ -152,6 +152,11 @@ in
   nix.binaryCaches = ["https://nixbld.m-labs.hk" "https://cache.nixos.org"];
   nix.sandboxPaths = ["/opt"];
 
+  nix.package = pkgs.nixUnstable;
+  nix.extraOptions = ''
+    experimental-features = nix-command flakes
+  '';
+
   # This value determines the NixOS release with which your system is to be
   # compatible, in order to avoid breaking some software such as database
   # servers. You should change this only after NixOS release notes say you