diff --git a/.github/workflows/user_project_ci.yml b/.github/workflows/user_project_ci.yml
index a9c6f4c..f1eb90a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/user_project_ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/user_project_ci.yml
@@ -134,6 +134,7 @@
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: |
           export MPW_TAG=switch_pdk
+          export CARAVEL_LITE=0
           make install
           make install_mcw
           make openlane