diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
index bcd1461..679bf43 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ jobs:
       - uses: https://git.phyllo.me/devops/checkout@v5
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
+      - name: Install Python deps
+        run: pip install -r cook/requirements.txt
       - name: Lint manifest + templates
         run: make -C cook lint
       - name: Generate recipes + dishes, validate every dish