diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
index 52404a9..1d1c016 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
@@ -26,7 +26,9 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install Node Dependencies
         run: |
           if [ -f "package.json" ]; then
-            pnpm install --no-frozen-lockfile || npm install
+            # Force pnpm to use the version baked into our Nix image
+            pnpm config set manage-package-manager false
+            pnpm install --no-frozen-lockfile
           fi
 
       - name: Build with Hugo