diff --git a/home/base/desktop/kitty.nix b/home/base/desktop/kitty.nix
index 98e4dae8..52d7621f 100644
--- a/home/base/desktop/kitty.nix
+++ b/home/base/desktop/kitty.nix
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@
         macos_option_as_alt = true; # Option key acts as Alt on macOS
         scrollback_lines = 10000;
         enable_audio_bell = false;
+        tab_bar_edge = "top";     # tab bar on top
       }
       // (
         if pkgs.stdenv.isDarwin