diff --git a/modules/programs/mistral-vibe.nix b/modules/programs/mistral-vibe.nix
index 35053d3c..9ba99482 100644
--- a/modules/programs/mistral-vibe.nix
+++ b/modules/programs/mistral-vibe.nix
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ in
 
     settings = lib.mkOption {
       type = settingsFormat.type;
+      default = { };
       example = lib.literalExpression ''
         {
           active_model = "devstral-latest";