diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 7a87859..aee7cba 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
   "description": "GitHub bot that automatically verifies PRs with new playlist entries",
   "scripts": {
     "build": "tsc",
+    "prestart": "tsc",
     "start": "node ./dist/index.js"
   },
   "repository": {