diff --git a/init.vim b/init.vim
index 521fa88..e2ead6a 100644
--- a/init.vim
+++ b/init.vim
@@ -167,6 +167,9 @@ au BufReadPost *.mips set syntax=mips
 
 " Override default flavor to latex, so vimtex gets loaded always
 let g:tex_flavor = "latex"
+
+" use python 3 when in doubt
+set pyxversion=3
 " }}}
 
 " MAPPINGS{{{