diff --git a/build.zig b/build.zig
index ad6f87d..520aeb9 100644
--- a/build.zig
+++ b/build.zig
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ pub fn build(b: *Builder) void {
     const mode = b.standardReleaseOptions();
     const exe = b.addExecutable("scritcher", "src/main.zig");
     exe.setBuildMode(mode);
+    exe.use_stage1 = true;
     exe.install();
 
     setupLinks(exe);