diff --git a/.github/workflows/build_test.yml b/.github/workflows/build_test.yml
index 35b0783..940f8d0 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build_test.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build_test.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ on:
 jobs:
   fmt:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    env:
+        DATABASE_URL: sqlite://${{ github.workspace }}/examples/universe.db
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3
       - uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable