diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 0542237..9c6b335 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -52,5 +52,6 @@ tasks {
     register<DefaultTask>("publish") {
         group = "publish"
         description = "Dummy task"
+        dependsOn(build)
     }
 }