diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/test.yml b/.gitea/workflows/test.yml
index c156f621..ab6b2220 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/test.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/test.yml
@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@
 name: checks
 on:
-  push:
-    branches:
-      - main
   pull_request:
+  workflow_dispatch:
 
 env:
   # The runner image ships a stale docker.io login; point docker at an empty config so