diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 8daab7450..e35153750 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
       "properties": {
         "metals.serverVersion": {
           "type": "string",
-          "default": "0.8.1",
+          "default": "0.8.2",
           "markdownDescription": "The version of the Metals server artifact. Requires reloading the window.\n\n**Change only if you know what you're doing**"
         },
         "metals.serverProperties": {