diff --git a/examples/counter-start/package.json b/examples/counter-start/package.json
index 9c63ed6..c08cc33 100644
--- a/examples/counter-start/package.json
+++ b/examples/counter-start/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "example-basic",
   "type": "module",
+  "private": "true",
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "vinxi dev",
     "build": "vinxi build",