diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index a50a8c6..f5b0773 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
         },
         "metals.serverVersion": {
           "type": "string",
-          "default": "0.9.7",
+          "default": "0.9.8",
           "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": {