diff --git a/docker/Dockerfile b/docker/Dockerfile
index d2f0740..c4fdb38 100644
--- a/docker/Dockerfile
+++ b/docker/Dockerfile
@@ -27,5 +27,8 @@ WORKDIR /workspace
 # Change ownership of the workspace to "user"
 RUN chown -R user:user /workspace
 
+# fix for dubious ownership when using Github Actions
+RUN git config --global --add safe.directory /__w/meltdown-chess-engine
+
 # Switch to the non-root user
 USER user