diff --git a/.github/workflows/lint_and_compile.yml b/.github/workflows/lint_and_compile.yml
index 43c739f..70c95ce 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/lint_and_compile.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/lint_and_compile.yml
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ jobs:
                   python3 -m pip install --break-system-package -r /workspace/dave/dgvigil-keebs/qmk_firmware/requirements.txt
                   qmk setup -y
                   cd /workspace/dave/dgvigil-keebs/qmk_firmware/
+                  make git-submodule
           - name: Prep
             run: |
                   cd /workspace/dave/dgvigil-keebs/