diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 4c64a63..bcdd6eb 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
   "license": "MIT",
   "description": "A Promise-like implementation for BrightScript/Roku",
   "scripts": {
+    "preversion": "npm run validate",
     "validate": "bsc --create-package=false --copy-to-staging=false"
   },
   "devDependencies": {