diff --git a/plugins/scaffolder-backend/sample-templates/docs-template/template.yaml b/plugins/scaffolder-backend/sample-templates/docs-template/template.yaml
index b4bd45d163..31b57135ad 100644
--- a/plugins/scaffolder-backend/sample-templates/docs-template/template.yaml
+++ b/plugins/scaffolder-backend/sample-templates/docs-template/template.yaml
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ spec:
   schema:
     required: 
       - component_id
+      - description
     properties:
       component_id:
         title: Name