diff --git a/backend/Dockerfile b/backend/Dockerfile
index 118bbf0e..59139964 100644
--- a/backend/Dockerfile
+++ b/backend/Dockerfile
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ COPY . .
 RUN pnpm build
 
 # Remove dev dependencies to reduce image size
+ENV CI=true
 RUN pnpm prune --prod
 
 # Create uploads directory