In the crystal structure of the title compound, C(11)H(6)N(4), neighbouring mol-ecules are linked into inversion dimers through pairs of weak C-H⋯N hydrogen bonds, forming an R(2) (2)(10) ring motif. The dimers forming this motif are further linked by π-π inter-actions. With respective average deviations from planarity of 0.004 (2) and 0.004 (1) Å, the pyrazino[2,3-β]indolizine and cyano fragment are oriented at 0.8 (1)° to each other. The mean planes of the pyrazino[2,3-b]indolizine skeleton either lie parallel or are inclined at an angle of 28.7 (2)° in the crystal.