diff --git a/.github/workflows/build_slim_packages.yaml b/.github/workflows/build_slim_packages.yaml
index ed0acdd55..76c2ff7a4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build_slim_packages.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build_slim_packages.yaml
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ jobs:
     - uses: actions/checkout@v1
     - name: prepare
       run: |
+        git config --global --add safe.directory "$GITHUB_WORKSPACE"
         if make emqx-ee --dry-run > /dev/null 2>&1; then
           echo "https://ci%40emqx.io:${{ secrets.CI_GIT_TOKEN }}@github.com" > $HOME/.git-credentials
           git config --global credential.helper store