diff --git a/init-package/init-rcirc.el b/init-package/init-rcirc.el
index 84624a0b1..dbd50fae8 100644
--- a/init-package/init-rcirc.el
+++ b/init-package/init-rcirc.el
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 (use-package rcirc
+  :commands irc
   :init
   (progn
     (add-to-hook 'rcirc-mode-hook '(rcirc-track-minor-mode