diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yaml b/.github/workflows/release.yaml
index f47b045e..9f3a22ec 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yaml
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ jobs:
 
       # Ensure npm 11.5.1 or later is installed
       - name: Update npm
-        run: npm install -g npm@latest
+        run: sudo npm install -g npm@latest
 
       - name: 🔨 Install dependencies
         run: "yarn install --frozen-lockfile"