diff --git a/.github/workflows/lint_and_compile.yml b/.github/workflows/lint_and_compile.yml
index 544301f..5d9409c 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/lint_and_compile.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/lint_and_compile.yml
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ jobs:
                   python3 -m pip install --user qmk
                   python3 -m pip install -r /home/runner/work/dgvigil-keebs/dgvigil-keebs/qmk_firmware/requirements.txt
                   qmk setup -y
+                  make git-submodules
           - name: Prep
             run: |
                   cd /home/runner/work/dgvigil-keebs/dgvigil-keebs/