diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 237158a..fba708e 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -39,4 +39,7 @@ task createOutDir {
 task compileAdblockList(type: NpmTask) {
     dependsOn npmInstall, createOutDir
     args = ['run', 'compile']
+    doFirst {
+        file("out").mkdirs()
+    }
 }
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