diff --git a/buildPackages.sh b/buildPackages.sh
index a687023..90ae938 100755
--- a/buildPackages.sh
+++ b/buildPackages.sh
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ chronic /usr/sbin/emaint sync -A
 #  exit 0
 #fi
 
+chronic eix-update
+
 declare -Ar CHROOTS=(
          [server]="/var/lib/buildPackages/packages_amd64"
          [desktop]="/var/lib/buildPackages/desktop_amd64"