diff --git a/fabric/api.py b/fabric/api.py
index 52cb9dccea..afb97f7d87 100644
--- a/fabric/api.py
+++ b/fabric/api.py
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 well when you're using setup.py to install e.g. paramiko!
 """
 from fabric.context_managers import cd, hide, settings, show, path, prefix, lcd
-from fabric.decorators import hosts, roles, runs_once, ensure_order
+from fabric.decorators import hosts, roles, runs_once, ensure_order, with_settings
 from fabric.operations import (require, prompt, put, get, run, sudo, local,
     reboot, open_shell)
 from fabric.state import env, output