diff --git a/lib/pleroma/http/adapter_helper.ex b/lib/pleroma/http/adapter_helper.ex
index dcb27a29d0..f8bde2ac34 100644
--- a/lib/pleroma/http/adapter_helper.ex
+++ b/lib/pleroma/http/adapter_helper.ex
@@ -118,4 +118,13 @@ def format_host(host) do
         host_charlist
     end
   end
+
+  #TODO add Finch support once we have an AdapterHelper for it
+  @spec can_stream? :: bool()
+  def can_stream? do
+    case Application.get_env(:tesla, :adapter) do
+      Tesla.Adapter.Gun -> true
+      _ -> false
+    end
+  end
 end