diff --git a/.github/workflows/base.yml b/.github/workflows/base.yml
index 79a08c6..2aa2a30 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/base.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/base.yml
@@ -154,6 +154,7 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Kosli begin trail
         if: inputs.kosli_template_file != ''
+        working-directory: ${{ inputs.working_directory }}
         run: kosli begin trail "$KOSLI_TRAIL" --template-file "${{ inputs.kosli_template_file }}"
 
       - name: Kosli attest plan