diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 07a38e5d..03c1881a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ jobs:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3
       - name: Prepare release directory
         run: |
+          sudo apt-get install -y php8.2
           git clone https://github.com/manticoresoftware/phar_builder.git
           ./phar_builder/bin/build --name="Manticore Buddy" --package="${{ env.APP_NAME }}"