diff --git a/paperdynasty.py b/paperdynasty.py
index 219ce90..65f3845 100644
--- a/paperdynasty.py
+++ b/paperdynasty.py
@@ -131,6 +131,14 @@ async def main():
             logger.error(f"Failed to load cog: {c}")
             logger.error(f"{e}")
 
+    # Load dev-only cogs when not in production
+    if "prod" not in os.getenv("DATABASE", "dev").lower():
+        try:
+            await bot.load_extension("cogs.dev_tools")
+            logger.info("Loaded dev-only cog: dev_tools")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Failed to load dev_tools cog: {e}")
+
     # Start health server and bot concurrently
     async with bot:
         # Create health server task