diff --git a/packages/acts/package.py b/packages/acts/package.py
index c6c2336..6cf6725 100644
--- a/packages/acts/package.py
+++ b/packages/acts/package.py
@@ -26,4 +26,6 @@ def cmake_args(self):
         args.append(self.define("Python_EXECUTABLE", self.spec["python"].command.path))
         return args
 
+
+# instantiate at least once
 _acts = Acts("acts")