diff --git a/packages/core/src/virtual-entrypoint.ts b/packages/core/src/virtual-entrypoint.ts
index da5d4716a..d09213704 100644
--- a/packages/core/src/virtual-entrypoint.ts
+++ b/packages/core/src/virtual-entrypoint.ts
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ export function renderEntrypoint(
 
   return {
     src: entryTemplate(params),
-    watches: [],
+    watches: ['app/**/*'],
   };
 }