diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/python-tests.yml b/.gitea/workflows/python-tests.yml
index 1dd2b0fd..546c2fd1 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/python-tests.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/python-tests.yml
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ jobs:
             --venv-dir "$PWD/venv" \
             --skip-requirements \
             --mode copy \
-            --extra-packages "pytest pytest-cov pytest-mock pytest-timeout pytest-asyncio locust"
+            --extra-packages "pytest pytest-cov pytest-mock pytest-timeout pytest-asyncio locust pydantic-settings"
           echo "✅ Python environment ready"
 
       - name: Run linting