diff --git a/nerdfont_installer b/nerdfont_installer
index b52102e..1241a8d 100755
--- a/nerdfont_installer
+++ b/nerdfont_installer
@@ -37,6 +37,11 @@ if ! test -x "$(command -v unzip)"; then
     exit 1
 fi
 
+if ! test -x "$(command -v jq)"; then
+    echo "Missing dependencies: jq"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
 # Directory on the local filesystem where the fonts will be installed.
 LOCAL_FONT_DIR="${HOME}/.local/share/fonts"