diff --git a/roles/kde/programs/kate.nix b/roles/kde/programs/kate.nix
index 99b1e5d..9379ba5 100644
--- a/roles/kde/programs/kate.nix
+++ b/roles/kde/programs/kate.nix
@@ -2,4 +2,9 @@
 
 {
 	environment.systemPackages = [ pkgs.kate ];
+
+	# Use kwrite to open text files, and kate if I'm developing stuff
+	xdg.mime.defaultApplications = {
+		"text/plain" = "org.kde.kwrite.desktop";
+	};
 }