diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index fd797f2e4..1a20e696f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
       "properties": {
         "metals.serverVersion": {
           "type": "string",
-          "default": "0.5.0",
+          "default": "0.5.1",
           "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": {