diff --git a/.github/workflows/tutorial-tests.yml b/.github/workflows/tutorial-tests.yml
index f3bf5a17..6ab36ba1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/tutorial-tests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/tutorial-tests.yml
@@ -704,7 +704,8 @@ jobs:
         fi
         
         # Check if git detects any changes in Files
-        git_status=$(git status --porcelain "Tutorials/${{ matrix.tutorial.name }}/Files/" || true)
+        git config --global --add safe.directory "$GITHUB_WORKSPACE"
+        git_status=$(git status --porcelain "Tutorials/${{ matrix.tutorial.name }}/Files/")
         if [[ -n "$git_status" ]]; then
           echo "✅ Detected genuine changes in Files:"
           echo "$git_status"