diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
index 4d5b2dc..ca62dda 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -178,5 +178,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Test package installation
         run: |
           # Test that the package can be imported
+          python -m pip install --upgrade pip
+          # Install package in development mode
           pip install -e .
           python -c "import pyWebLayout; print('Package imported successfully')"