diff --git a/vector/build.gradle b/vector/build.gradle
index 0f65da4c2e1..9f32de5c7ac 100644
--- a/vector/build.gradle
+++ b/vector/build.gradle
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ knit {
         exclude '**/.gradle/**'
         exclude '**/towncrier/template.md'
         exclude '**/CHANGES.md'
+        exclude '/node_modules'
     }
 }