diff --git a/.github/workflows/githubci.yml b/.github/workflows/githubci.yml
index 7dc2c72..47fb35f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/githubci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/githubci.yml
@@ -19,6 +19,12 @@ jobs:
     - name: pre-install
       run: bash ci/actions_install.sh
 
+    # manually install ADXL343
+    - name: extra libraries
+      run: |
+        export PATH=$PATH:$GITHUB_WORKSPACE/bin
+        arduino-cli lib install "Adafruit ADXL343"
+
     - name: test platforms
       run: python3 ci/build_platform.py main_platforms
 
diff --git a/library.properties b/library.properties
index 1366d98..33a031c 100644
--- a/library.properties
+++ b/library.properties
@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ category=Sensors
 url=https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Sensor
 architectures=*
 includes=Adafruit_Sensor.h
-depends=Adafruit ADXL343
+