diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 70ae6dd36..b11b9647f 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -28,5 +28,6 @@ tasks {
     register<DefaultTask>("publish") {
         group = "publish"
         description = "Dummy task"
+        dependsOn(build)
     }
 }
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