diff --git a/setup.cfg b/setup.cfg
index 18ba1f0..09c3b60 100755
--- a/setup.cfg
+++ b/setup.cfg
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ description = p≡p for Python
 long_description = file: README.md
 keywords = pEp, crypto, end-to-end, python adapter, key management, high-level
 license = GNU Affero General Public License
-license_files = LICENSE
+license_files = LICENSE.txt
 platforms = linux, macOs
 classifiers =
     Intended Audience :: Developers
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ zip_safe = false
 include_package_data = true
 python_requires = >= 3.6
 test_suite = tests
+install_requires =
+# deprecated/redundant with pyproject.toml, but lets keep both ways around for now
 setup_requires =
     setuptools >=39.2.0
     setuptools_scm >= 4.1.2