diff --git a/.DEREK.yml b/.DEREK.yml
index 4908ecfa..4ecdb4a5 100644
--- a/.DEREK.yml
+++ b/.DEREK.yml
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ features:
  - dco_check
  - comments
  - pr_description_required
+ - hacktoberfest
 
 custom_messages:
   - name: slack