diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index fcc64a9..541c312 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -23,6 +23,9 @@ jobs:
           node-version: '24'
           registry-url: 'https://registry.npmjs.org'
 
+      - name: Upgrade npm for trusted publishing support
+        run: npm install -g npm@latest
+
       - name: Setup Bun
         uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@v2