diff --git a/docs/content/bridge/1.overview.md b/docs/content/bridge/1.overview.md
index 160021ffb2..d95fe0b785 100644
--- a/docs/content/bridge/1.overview.md
+++ b/docs/content/bridge/1.overview.md
@@ -136,6 +136,9 @@ If you are using TypeScript, you can edit your `tsconfig.json` to benefit from a
 }
 ```
 
+::alert
+As `.nuxt/tsconfig.json` is generated and not checked into version control, you'll need to generate that file before running your tests. Add `nuxi prepare` as a step before your tests, otherwise you'll see `TS5083: Cannot read file '~/.nuxt/tsconfig.json'`
+::
 ::alert
 You may also need to add `@vue/runtime-dom` as a devDependency if you are struggling to get template type inference working with [Volar](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=johnsoncodehk.volar).
 ::