diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 044814d..144a53c 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
             };
 
             basePath = mkOption {
-              type = types.path;
+              type = types.str;
               description = "Base path of the raincloud";
             };