diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 2dbb7762..67b42ccf 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Build GhosttyKit.xcframework
         run: |
           cd ghostty
-          zig build -Demit-xcframework=true -Dxcframework-target=native -Doptimize=ReleaseFast
+          zig build -Demit-xcframework=true -Demit-macos-app=false -Dxcframework-target=native -Doptimize=ReleaseFast
           cd ..
           rm -rf GhosttyKit.xcframework
           cp -R ghostty/macos/GhosttyKit.xcframework GhosttyKit.xcframework