diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
index 3d65a7c..150e69b 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           apt-get update && apt-get install -y python3-pip sshpass
           # Pull upstream Ansible to ensure Python 3.12+ compatibility
-          pip3 install ansible
+          pip3 install --break-system-packages ansible
 
       - name: Run Orchestration Playbook
         run: |