diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 6bb3e1e..b07d970 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ from os.path import exists
 
 from ariadne import load_schema_from_path, make_executable_schema
 from starlette.applications import Starlette
+from starlette.routing import Route
+from starlette.responses import JSONResponse
 
 from services.rediscache import redis
 from services.schema import resolvers
@@ -22,6 +24,8 @@ async def start():
                 f.write(str(os.getpid()))
     print(f"[main] process started in {MODE} mode")
 
+async def healthcheck(request):
+    return JSONResponse({"status": "ok"})
 
 # main starlette app object with ariadne mounted in root
 app = Starlette(
@@ -32,4 +36,7 @@ app = Starlette(
     ],
     on_shutdown=[redis.disconnect],
     debug=True,
+    routes=[
+        Route('/', healthcheck, methods=['GET']),
+    ],
 )