diff --git a/protocols/nefarious.py b/protocols/nefarious.py
index c93dc99..09d91ef 100644
--- a/protocols/nefarious.py
+++ b/protocols/nefarious.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 nefarious.py: Nefarious IRCu protocol module for PyLink.
 """
 
+import re
 import sys
 import os
 import base64