diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 01564e7..1242389 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 pip==20.3.4
-setuptools==44.1.1
+setuptools==65.5.1
 zc.buildout==2.13.7
 wheel
 # mccabe fails to install during buildout?