diff --git a/desktop.nix b/desktop.nix
index 0815bbb..f7bbf96 100644
--- a/desktop.nix
+++ b/desktop.nix
@@ -50,6 +50,9 @@
     mumble = pkgs.mumble.override { pulseSupport = true; };
   };
 
+  # Export the current path for the awesome derivation, useful for users rc.lua
+  environment.variables.AWESOME_CONFIG_DIR = "${pkgs.awesome}";
+  
   # Enable the X11 windowing system.
   services.xserver = {
     enable = true;