diff --git a/server/routers/features.py b/server/routers/features.py
index e5ad919..c4c9c27 100644
--- a/server/routers/features.py
+++ b/server/routers/features.py
@@ -553,7 +553,7 @@ async def skip_feature(project_name: str, feature_id: int):
 
             # Set priority to max + 1 to push to end (consistent with MCP server)
             max_priority = session.query(Feature).order_by(Feature.priority.desc()).first()
-            feature.priority = (max_priority.priority if max_priority else 0) + 1
+            feature.priority = (max_priority.priority + 1) if max_priority else 1
 
             session.commit()