diff --git a/srcpkgs/base-files/template b/srcpkgs/base-files/template
index bff89744e8..9a1c47d5e1 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/base-files/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/base-files/template
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ pkgname=base-files
 version=0.91
 revision=1
 bootstrap=yes
+build_style="meta"
 makedepends="base-directories xbps-triggers"
 short_desc="Void Linux base system files"
 maintainer="Juan RP <xtraeme@gmail.com>"