diff --git a/.github/workflows/main.yml b/.github/workflows/main.yml
index 2280fda..f5d2709 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/main.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/main.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ on:
     branches: [ main ]
   pull_request:
     branches: [ main ]
+  workflow_call:  # required to call this workflow from another workflow like release.yml
 
 env:
   CARGO_TERM_COLOR: always