diff --git a/build/sprites/package.json b/build/sprites/package.json
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+{
+  "name": "sprites",
+  "version": "0.0.1",
+  "description": "",
+  "dependencies": {
+    "grunt-spritesmith": "^6.8.0"
+  }
+}