diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 53d1403..8c6b986 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -33,8 +33,7 @@ jobs:
 
       # https://github.com/actions/setup-node/issues/1440
       - name: Clear auth token for OIDC
-        run: |
-          NODE_AUTH_TOKEN="" npm publish
+        run: echo "NODE_AUTH_TOKEN=" >> $GITHUB_ENV
 
       - name: Upgrade npm for OIDC
         run: npm install -g npm@latest