diff --git a/agave.lua b/agave.lua
index 53599bf..53ed37a 100644
--- a/agave.lua
+++ b/agave.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 
 -- check available mods for default sound and sand node
+local def = minetest.get_modpath("default")
 local sand = "default:desert_sand"
 local snd_l = def and default.node_sound_leaves_defaults()