diff --git a/tests/test_nuropb_api.py b/tests/test_nuropb_api.py
index e43d93a..b9af0e5 100644
--- a/tests/test_nuropb_api.py
+++ b/tests/test_nuropb_api.py
@@ -1,8 +1,15 @@
+import os
+
 from nuropb.nuropb_api import create_service, create_client, configure_mesh
 
 import pytest
 
 
+IN_GITHUB_ACTIONS = os.getenv("GITHUB_ACTIONS") == "true"
+if IN_GITHUB_ACTIONS:
+    pytest.skip("Skipping model tests when run in Github Actions", allow_module_level=True)
+
+
 @pytest.mark.asyncio
 async def test_client_and_service_api_quick_setup(test_settings, rmq_settings):