diff --git a/.github/workflows/joystream-node.yml b/.github/workflows/joystream-node.yml
index 56c71bae57..a5770102a2 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/joystream-node.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/joystream-node.yml
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@ jobs:
           RUNTIME_PROFILE: "FAST-PROD"
         run: |
           yarn cargo-checks && yarn cargo-build
+        if: env.GIT_DIFF
 
   # Test runtime upgrade with "try-runtime" feature
   runtime_upgrade: