diff --git a/.gitpod.yml b/.gitpod.yml
index f7d3bc6..6a7cb65 100644
--- a/.gitpod.yml
+++ b/.gitpod.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # List the start up tasks. Learn more https://www.gitpod.io/docs/config-start-tasks/
 tasks:
-  - init: npm install # runs during prebuild
+  - init: npm install --ignore-scripts # runs during prebuild
     command: npm start
 
 # List the ports to expose. Learn more https://www.gitpod.io/docs/config-ports/