diff --git a/kitty/kitty.conf b/kitty/kitty.conf
index 78db34c..316b804 100644
--- a/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -23,3 +23,6 @@ map ctrl+9 goto_tab 9
 map ctrl+shift+t new_tab_with_cwd
 map cmd+t new_tab_with_cwd
 map cmd+shift+t new_tab
+
+# allow remote control so that scripts can change stuff
+allow_remote_control yes