diff --git a/shell.py b/shell.py
index 56f854c9..a4343320 100644
--- a/shell.py
+++ b/shell.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 from time import sleep
 
 import flask_migrate
+from IPython import embed
 from sqlalchemy_utils import create_database, database_exists, drop_database
 
 from app.config import (