diff --git a/crates/project_panel/src/project_panel.rs b/crates/project_panel/src/project_panel.rs
index 8820be1ba9..15b5db4cca 100644
--- a/crates/project_panel/src/project_panel.rs
+++ b/crates/project_panel/src/project_panel.rs
@@ -108,6 +108,7 @@ pub struct EntryDetails {
 
 #[derive(PartialEq, Clone, Default, Debug, Deserialize)]
 pub struct Delete {
+    #[serde(default)]
     pub skip_prompt: bool,
 }