diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/release.yml b/.gitea/workflows/release.yml
index ad24b64..a5f3354 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/release.yml
@@ -59,20 +59,13 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Ensure Python and build dependencies are available
         run: |
-          if ! command -v python3 >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-            if command -v apt-get >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-              apt-get update
-              apt-get install -y python3 python3-pip python3-venv patchelf ccache
-            elif command -v dnf >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-              dnf install -y python3 python3-pip patchelf ccache
-            fi
+          if command -v apt-get >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+            apt-get update
+            apt-get install -y python3 python3-pip python3-venv patchelf ccache
+          elif command -v dnf >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+            dnf install -y python3 python3-pip python3-devel patchelf ccache
           fi
 
-          # patchelf is required by Nuitka for standalone Linux binaries
-          command -v patchelf >/dev/null 2>&1 || {
-            apt-get update && apt-get install -y patchelf
-          }
-
           python3 --version
 
       - name: Set up venv and install package + build deps