diff --git a/shell.nix b/shell.nix
index 97c5f18..5db02f6 100644
--- a/shell.nix
+++ b/shell.nix
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ pkgs.mkShell {
     
     export TALOSCONFIG="$(pwd)/testing1/.talosconfig"
     export KUBECONFIG="$(pwd)/testing1/kubeconfig"
+    
+    export NIX_PROJECT_SHELL="kubernetes-management"
     # Source your Home Manager generated Zsh configuration
     # This assumes your home-manager configuration is applied to your user.
     # The exact path might vary slightly based on your home-manager setup.