diff --git a/wasi-sdk.cmake b/wasi-sdk.cmake
index 4873f56..2055fbb 100644
--- a/wasi-sdk.cmake
+++ b/wasi-sdk.cmake
@@ -27,3 +27,6 @@ set(CMAKE_FIND_ROOT_PATH_MODE_PROGRAM NEVER)
 set(CMAKE_FIND_ROOT_PATH_MODE_LIBRARY ONLY)
 set(CMAKE_FIND_ROOT_PATH_MODE_INCLUDE ONLY)
 set(CMAKE_FIND_ROOT_PATH_MODE_PACKAGE ONLY)
+
+# Don't attempt to link, as the builtins library may not be available yet.
+set(CMAKE_TRY_COMPILE_TARGET_TYPE STATIC_LIBRARY)