diff --git a/pytest.ini b/pytest.ini
index dc2e5dc8..3a049052 100644
--- a/pytest.ini
+++ b/pytest.ini
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
 [pytest]
 norecursedirs = docs
 DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE = swh.deposit.settings.testing
+
+markers =
+    db: execute tests using a postgresql database
+    fs: execute tests using the filesystem