diff --git a/.vscode/launch.json b/.vscode/launch.json
index 5dc6c51..b14790f 100644
--- a/.vscode/launch.json
+++ b/.vscode/launch.json
@@ -25,7 +25,8 @@
             "restart": true,
             "outFiles": [
                 "${workspaceRoot}/dist/**/*.js"
-            ]
+            ],
+            "preLaunchTask": "${defaultBuildTask}"
         },
         {
             "name": "Extension Tests",