diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
index e76ec56..3d65a7c 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
@@ -21,7 +21,9 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Bootstrap Ansible Runtime
         run: |
-          apt-get update && apt-get install -y ansible
+          apt-get update && apt-get install -y python3-pip sshpass
+          # Pull upstream Ansible to ensure Python 3.12+ compatibility
+          pip3 install ansible
 
       - name: Run Orchestration Playbook
         run: |