diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
index 4d87e7f..52b0418 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
@@ -10,6 +10,15 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 1
 
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: |
+          # If using Alpine-based runner (standard)
+          if command -v apk >/dev/null; then
+            apk add --no-cache rsync
+          # If using Ubuntu/Debian-based runner
+          elif command -v apt-get >/dev/null; then
+            apt-get update && apt-get install -y rsync
+          fi
       - name: Sync and Launch Nextcloud
         run: |
           mkdir -p /opt/docker/nextcloud