diff --git a/meta-oe/recipes-graphics/xdotool/xdotool_1.20100416.2809.bb b/meta-oe/recipes-graphics/xdotool/xdotool_1.20100416.2809.bb
index 474d2986fd..b68e994ab2 100644
--- a/meta-oe/recipes-graphics/xdotool/xdotool_1.20100416.2809.bb
+++ b/meta-oe/recipes-graphics/xdotool/xdotool_1.20100416.2809.bb
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ DEPENDS = "virtual/libx11 libxtst"
 
 PR = "r1"
 
-inherit distro_features_check
+inherit distro_features_check pkgconfig
 # depends on virtual/libx11
 REQUIRED_DISTRO_FEATURES = "x11"