diff --git a/python/scripts/mkvenv.py b/python/scripts/mkvenv.py
index f102527c4d..9aed266df1 100644
--- a/python/scripts/mkvenv.py
+++ b/python/scripts/mkvenv.py
@@ -184,6 +184,10 @@ class Matcher:
             )
         )
 
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        """String representation delegated to the backend."""
+        return str(self._m)
+
     def __repr__(self) -> str:
         """Stable debug representation delegated to the backend."""
         return repr(self._m)