diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 56c268a..1205f15 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ services:
     build: "."
     networks:
       - muffin_ai
+    depends_on:
+      - database
 
 networks:
   muffin_ai: