diff --git a/solutions/basic/stack_definition.json b/solutions/basic/stack_definition.json
index 0ad7152..ed2bfa7 100644
--- a/solutions/basic/stack_definition.json
+++ b/solutions/basic/stack_definition.json
@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@
       "hidden": false,
       "default": "rag"
     },
+    {
+      "name": "ibmcloud_api_key",
+      "required": true,
+      "type": "string",
+      "hidden": false
+    },
     {
       "name": "secret_manager_service_plan",
       "required": false,