diff --git a/jps-plugin/build.gradle.kts b/jps-plugin/build.gradle.kts
index f93fb866aa3..4efc6140d0d 100644
--- a/jps-plugin/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/jps-plugin/build.gradle.kts
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ sourceSets {
 }
 
 projectTest {
+    dependsOn(":kotlin-compiler:dist")
     workingDir = rootDir
 }