diff --git a/scripts/_common.sh b/scripts/_common.sh
index 7fda5fa..4946a6e 100644
--- a/scripts/_common.sh
+++ b/scripts/_common.sh
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 #=================================================
 
 # dependencies used by the app
-pkg_dependencies="postgresql postgresql-contrib python3 python3-venv libpq-dev docker-compose"
+pkg_dependencies="postgresql postgresql-contrib python3 python3-venv libpq-dev docker-compose-plugin"
 
 #=================================================
 # PERSONAL HELPERS