diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 25926b5..c01914d 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -85,7 +85,9 @@ tasks.jar {
 	}
 }
 
-
+tasks.named<Jar>("sourcesJar") {
+	duplicatesStrategy = DuplicatesStrategy.EXCLUDE
+}
 
 // configure the maven publication
 publishing {