diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
index 4b985d9..a210d55 100644
--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -2,4 +2,5 @@ mod_name = paintings_gallery
 title = Paintings Gallery
 description = A bunch of carefully curated AI generated art in many styles for many build types. Now Survival friendly.
 depends = default, paintings_lib, dye, wool
+optional_depends = dye, wool
 min_minetest_version = 5.3