diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
index 9142145..fd91411 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
@@ -11,6 +11,13 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3
 
+      - name: Create .env file
+        run: |
+          cat > .env <<EOF
+          DIRECTUS_TOKEN=${{ secrets.DIRECTUS_TOKEN }}
+          REVALIDATE_SECRET=${{ secrets.REVALIDATE_SECRET }}
+          EOF
+
       - name: Build and redeploy
         run: |
           docker compose build kotobane