diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 482aae7c9b..e580a24ef6 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -29,9 +29,7 @@
     "bootstrap": "5.2.3"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
-    "hugo-extended": "0.120.4"
-  },
-  "optionalDependencies": {
+    "hugo-extended": "0.120.4",
     "markdown-link-check": "^3.11.2",
     "prettier": "^3.0.3"
   },