diff --git a/code/lib/cli/src/generate.ts b/code/lib/cli/src/generate.ts
index c55ba863b596..d94e4517c432 100644
--- a/code/lib/cli/src/generate.ts
+++ b/code/lib/cli/src/generate.ts
@@ -44,7 +44,12 @@ program
   .option('-y --yes', 'Answer yes to all prompts')
   .option('-b --builder <builder>', 'Builder library')
   .option('-l --linkable', 'Prepare installation for link (contributor helper)')
-  .action((options) => initiate(options, pkg));
+  .action((options) =>
+    initiate(options, pkg).catch((err) => {
+      logger.error(err);
+      process.exit(1);
+    })
+  );
 
 program
   .command('add <addon>')