diff --git a/i3pystatus/github.py b/i3pystatus/github.py
index 60d2285..6e3a375 100644
--- a/i3pystatus/github.py
+++ b/i3pystatus/github.py
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@ from i3pystatus.core.util import user_open, internet, require
 
 class Github(IntervalModule):
     """
+    Check Github for pending notifications. 
+    Requires `requests`
+
     Formatters:
 
     * `{unread}`        - contains the value of unread_marker when there are pending notifications