diff --git a/docs/conf.py b/docs/conf.py
index f515c594d..f88ed8286 100644
--- a/docs/conf.py
+++ b/docs/conf.py
@@ -256,3 +256,9 @@ texinfo_documents = [
 
 # If true, do not generate a @detailmenu in the "Top" node's menu.
 #texinfo_no_detailmenu = False
+
+import sphinx_rtd_theme
+
+html_theme = "sphinx_rtd_theme"
+
+html_theme_path = [sphinx_rtd_theme.get_html_theme_path()]
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diff --git a/docs/requirements.txt b/docs/requirements.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..52b04f2ec
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/requirements.txt
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+sphinx_rtd_theme
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