diff --git a/.github/workflows/plugin-check-local.yml b/.github/workflows/plugin-check-local.yml
index 8866889..ced0ff8 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/plugin-check-local.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/plugin-check-local.yml
@@ -85,6 +85,8 @@ jobs:
 
     - name: Run Plugin Check (test)
       run: |
+        wp core download
+
         wp plugin activate $PLUGIN_SLUG
 
         # Debugging information