diff --git a/stage4/00-install-packages/00-packages b/stage4/00-install-packages/00-packages
index 2307752..69b1f8f 100644
--- a/stage4/00-install-packages/00-packages
+++ b/stage4/00-install-packages/00-packages
@@ -19,3 +19,6 @@ rp-prefapps
 ffmpeg
 vlc
 rpi-imager
+
+# ninja-build needed for vscode pico extension
+meson