diff --git a/api/requirements/dev.txt b/api/requirements/dev.txt
index 8696e178..a29a4822 100644
--- a/api/requirements/dev.txt
+++ b/api/requirements/dev.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@ build
 twine
 wheel
 
+# debug
+debugpy
+
 # lint
 black
 flake8