diff --git a/.woodpecker.yml b/.woodpecker.yml
index 4672ca0..b525873 100644
--- a/.woodpecker.yml
+++ b/.woodpecker.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ pipeline:
     commands:
       - npm install gulp -g
       - npm install hexo-cli -g
+      - test -e package.json && npm install
       # TODO: figure out why Gulp fails with: Local gulp not found in /woodpecker/src/codeberg.org/fediverse/fediparty/themes/starter
       #- gulp build --cwd ./themes/starter
       - hexo generate