diff --git a/scripts/harness-audit.js b/scripts/harness-audit.js
index 836eb15a..a7caa397 100644
--- a/scripts/harness-audit.js
+++ b/scripts/harness-audit.js
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ function findPluginInstall(rootDir) {
 }
 
 function getRepoChecks(rootDir) {
-  const packageJson = JSON.parse(readText(rootDir, 'package.json'));
+  const packageJson = safeParseJson(safeRead(rootDir, 'package.json'));
   const commandPrimary = safeRead(rootDir, 'commands/harness-audit.md').trim();
   const commandParity = safeRead(rootDir, '.opencode/commands/harness-audit.md').trim();
   const hooksJson = safeRead(rootDir, 'hooks/hooks.json');