diff --git a/.github/workflows/python.yml b/.github/workflows/python.yml
index c8baed46d2..f32b595b65 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/python.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/python.yml
@@ -49,6 +49,13 @@ jobs:
       - name: Set up Pandoc
         uses: r-lib/actions/setup-pandoc@v1
 
+      - name: Set up IPFS
+        if: startsWith(runner.os, 'Linux') && (matrix.py == '3.9')
+        uses: luizirber/setup-ipfs@fix_add_path
+        with:
+          ipfs_version: 0.6
+          run_daemon: true
+
       - name: Test with tox
         run: tox
         env: