diff --git a/packages/core/package.json b/packages/core/package.json
index 3ed730e0f3..440f9f05b0 100644
--- a/packages/core/package.json
+++ b/packages/core/package.json
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@backstage/config": "^0.1.1-alpha.22",
-    "@backstage/core-api": "^0.1.1-alpha.22",
+    "@backstage/core-api": "0.1.1-alpha.22",
     "@backstage/theme": "^0.1.1-alpha.22",
     "@material-ui/core": "^4.11.0",
     "@material-ui/icons": "^4.9.1",