diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 66a30c6..2dfd604 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -112,6 +112,7 @@ convention = "numpy"
 channels = ["conda-forge"]
 platforms = ["osx-arm64", "win-64", "linux-64"]
 exclude-newer = "7d"
+requires-pixi = ">=0.82.1"
 
 [tool.pixi.pypi-dependencies]
 plasticparcels = { path = ".", editable = true }