diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 366e3deae..aa8fbcb4a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -29,6 +29,9 @@ jobs:
             exit 1
           fi
 
+      - name: Generate embedded workspace files
+        run: go generate ./cmd/picoclaw
+
       - name: Run go vet
         run: go vet ./...