diff --git a/rattail_fabric2/__init__.py b/rattail_fabric2/__init__.py
index d615338..13a91c6 100644
--- a/rattail_fabric2/__init__.py
+++ b/rattail_fabric2/__init__.py
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@ This package contains various tasks and associated functions for use with
 Fabric deployment and maintenance.
 """
 
+from ._version import __version__
+
 from .core import (
     is_debian,
     get_debian_version,