diff --git a/packages/engine/src/project-manager.test.ts b/packages/engine/src/project-manager.test.ts
index 18cfa91af..f00b63c1c 100644
--- a/packages/engine/src/project-manager.test.ts
+++ b/packages/engine/src/project-manager.test.ts
@@ -63,6 +63,7 @@ describe("ProjectManager", () => {
         projectsActive: {},
       }),
       updateProjectHealth: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+      updateProject: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ ...mockProject, status: "active" }),
       logActivity: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
       acquireGlobalSlot: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(true),
       releaseGlobalSlot: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
@@ -133,6 +134,15 @@ describe("ProjectManager", () => {
         expect.objectContaining({ status: "active" })
       );
     });
+
+    it("should update project status to active after adding", async () => {
+      await manager.addProject(testConfig);
+
+      expect(mockCentralCore.updateProject).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        "proj_test123",
+        { status: "active" }
+      );
+    });
   });
 
   describe("removeProject", () => {