diff --git a/plugins/lighthouse-backend/package.json b/plugins/lighthouse-backend/package.json
index 89d9b2f8ec..f1a81a8342 100644
--- a/plugins/lighthouse-backend/package.json
+++ b/plugins/lighthouse-backend/package.json
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
     "dist",
     "config.d.ts"
   ],
+  "configSchema": "config.d.ts",
   "scripts": {
     "build": "backstage-cli package build",
     "lint": "backstage-cli package lint",