diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build-and-deploy.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/build-and-deploy.yaml
index 8bb08d3..fc5f751 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build-and-deploy.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build-and-deploy.yaml
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
     - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+    - uses: srt32/git-actions@master
+      with:
+        args: "git submodule update --init --recursive"
     - uses: jakejarvis/hugo-build-action@v0.111.3
       with:
         args: --minify