diff --git a/test-packages/ts-plugin-test-app/package.json b/test-packages/ts-plugin-test-app/package.json
index d1501b438..2fa009900 100644
--- a/test-packages/ts-plugin-test-app/package.json
+++ b/test-packages/ts-plugin-test-app/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "ts-plugin-test-app",
   "version": "1.0.0",
+  "private": true,
   "main": "index.js",
   "scripts": {
     "test": "echo 'no standalone tests within this project'"