diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/setup_database.yml b/.gitea/workflows/setup_database.yml
index 20e1ca4..f662cd7 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/setup_database.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/setup_database.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@ jobs:
   setup-database:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
+      - name: Install PostgreSQL client
+        run: |
+          sudo apt-get update
+          sudo apt-get install -y postgresql-client
+      
       - name: Create database and user
         env:
           DB_HOST: ${{ secrets.POSTGRES_HOST }}