diff --git a/packages/version-bridge/package.json b/packages/version-bridge/package.json
index 738ec570eb..3adbac681d 100644
--- a/packages/version-bridge/package.json
+++ b/packages/version-bridge/package.json
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
     "clean": "backstage-cli clean"
   },
   "dependencies": {
+    "@types/react": "*",
     "react": "^16.12.0"
   },
   "devDependencies": {