diff --git a/pytest.ini b/pytest.ini
index f18633a..3538267 100644
--- a/pytest.ini
+++ b/pytest.ini
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 testpaths = tests/backend
 python_files = test_*.py
 python_functions = test_*
+markers =
+    integration: optional tests (live network, subprocess Reticulum, etc.)
 asyncio_mode = auto
 asyncio_default_fixture_loop_scope = function
 filterwarnings =