diff --git a/lib/__init__.py b/lib/__init__.py
index 1e3a62a83..0bbdb43d2 100644
--- a/lib/__init__.py
+++ b/lib/__init__.py
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ from interface import Connection, Interface
 from simple_config import SimpleConfig, get_config, set_config
 import bitcoin
 import transaction
+import daemon
 from transaction import Transaction
 from plugins import BasePlugin
 from commands import Commands, known_commands