diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/java.yml b/.gitea/workflows/java.yml
index 377de88..1862a70 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/java.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/java.yml
@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ jobs:
         with:
           gradle-version: '8.12.1'
 
+      - name: Make gradlew executable
+        run: chmod +x ./gradlew
+
       - name: Build with Gradle Wrapper
         run: ./gradlew build