diff --git a/.github/workflows/test.yaml b/.github/workflows/test.yaml
index 6d25b059e..28d9df569 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test.yaml
@@ -29,5 +29,7 @@ jobs:
         run: docker cp polar-n2-dave:/home/lnd/.lnd/data/chain/bitcoin/regtest/admin.macaroon dave-admin.macaroon
       - name: copy env file
         run: cp src/tests/.env.test .env
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm install
       - name: Run tests
         run: npm test
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