diff --git a/action.yml b/action.yml
index a3c0e02..bf1caa4 100644
--- a/action.yml
+++ b/action.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@ inputs:
 runs:
   using: composite
   steps:
+    - name: Ensure install directory exists and is on PATH
+      run: |
+        mkdir -p $HOME/.local/bin
+        echo "$HOME/.local/bin" >> $GITHUB_PATH
     - name: Pull pre-built binary
       env:
         SPUD_VERSION: ${{ inputs.version }}