diff --git a/scripts/build-dist.mjs b/scripts/build-dist.mjs
index 9438345b..947f83cb 100644
--- a/scripts/build-dist.mjs
+++ b/scripts/build-dist.mjs
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ function injectVersionInfo() {
     }
   } catch (error) {
     console.error('Failed to inject version info:', error);
-    // Continue even if injection fails, as it's not critical for functionality
+    process.exit(1);
   }
 }