diff --git a/kitty/kitty.conf b/kitty/kitty.conf
index 54f0222..832cc23 100644
--- a/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ clipboard_control write-clipboard write-primary read-clipboard-ask read-primary-
 window_padding_width 5
 remember_window_size no
 
+background_opacity 0.8
 # hide_window_decorations no
 # wayland_titlebar_color background
 # enabled_layouts vertical