diff --git a/apps/contacts/metadata.json b/apps/contacts/metadata.json
index 5e08c6fdc..c466906b5 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/metadata.json
+++ b/apps/contacts/metadata.json
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
   "allow_emulator": true,
   "readme": "README.md",
   "interface": "interface.html",
+  "dependencies": {"textinput":"type"},
   "storage": [
     {"name":"contacts.app.js","url":"contacts.app.js"},
     {"name":"contacts.img","url":"app-icon.js","evaluate":true}