diff --git a/docker/Dockerfile b/docker/Dockerfile
index 43a61fa47..98c68721a 100644
--- a/docker/Dockerfile
+++ b/docker/Dockerfile
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /home/appuser/.aider /home/appuser/.cache /home/appuser/pw-browsers
 
 # So git doesn't complain about unusual permissions
 RUN git config --system --add safe.directory /app
+ENV HOME=/home/appuser
 
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 FROM base AS aider-full