diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 992d245..892d6e5 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ jobs:
         python -m pip install --upgrade pip
         pip install -r requirements.txt
         if [ -f skill_seeker_mcp/requirements.txt ]; then pip install -r skill_seeker_mcp/requirements.txt; fi
+        # Install package in editable mode for tests (required for src/ layout)
+        pip install -e .
 
     - name: Run tests
       run: |