diff --git a/.forgejo/workflows/install.yaml b/.forgejo/workflows/install.yaml
index 239720c..7bcc017 100644
--- a/.forgejo/workflows/install.yaml
+++ b/.forgejo/workflows/install.yaml
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ jobs:
         image: treetrail-database
     steps:
     - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+    - name: Create venv
+      run: uv venv
     - name: Install dependencies
       run: uv pip install .
     - name: Run basic test (bootstrap)