diff --git a/.github/workflows/nodejs.yml b/.github/workflows/nodejs.yml
index 8e21997..fd99939 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/nodejs.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/nodejs.yml
@@ -70,7 +70,9 @@ jobs:
         with:
           node-version: 14.x
       - name: Install B2 CLI
-        run: pip install --upgrade b2
+        run: |
+          sudo pip install setuptools
+          sudo pip install --upgrade b2
       - name: Pack and publish package
         working-directory: ./nodejs
         run: |