diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yaml b/.github/workflows/release.yaml
index 08dddcf..9badbae 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yaml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ on:
         description: "Bump Type"
         required: true
         type: choice
+        default: patch
         options:
           - patch
           - minor