diff --git a/.forgejo/workflows/ci.yml b/.forgejo/workflows/ci.yml
index 28ab19e..0a7bc1d 100644
--- a/.forgejo/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.forgejo/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -46,8 +46,8 @@ jobs:
           # Update package lists
           apt update -y
 
-          # Install essential build tools
-          apt install -y build-essential fakeroot devscripts curl git
+          # Install essential tools first (including git)
+          apt install -y git curl build-essential fakeroot devscripts
 
       - name: Clone ostree from Debian sid
         run: |