diff --git a/py/griptape_settings.py b/py/griptape_settings.py
index 42e7e68..59d8d38 100644
--- a/py/griptape_settings.py
+++ b/py/griptape_settings.py
@@ -2,8 +2,11 @@ import json
 import os
 import re
 
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
 from server import PromptServer
 
+load_dotenv()
+
 
 class GriptapeSettings:
     def __init__(self):