diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..84d7047
--- /dev/null
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+# The order of packages is significant, because pip processes them in the order
+# of appearance. Changing the order has an impact on the overall integration
+# process, which may cause wedges in the gate later.
+
+Patrole>=0.2.0
+pylint
+