diff --git a/k8s/operator/kustomization.yaml b/k8s/operator/kustomization.yaml
index 673d8d9a..80e12e89 100644
--- a/k8s/operator/kustomization.yaml
+++ b/k8s/operator/kustomization.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ namespace: keramik
 
 resources:
   - ./manifests/operator.yaml
-
+  - ./k8s/crds/v1alpha1.yaml
 #
 #
 # Uncomment either the latest or development section