diff --git a/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml b/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml
index 5f73d1ef..6a886471 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml
@@ -5,8 +5,7 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - main
-    paths:
-      - .github/workflows/semgrep.yml
+      - master
   schedule:
     # random HH:MM to avoid a load spike on GitHub Actions at 00:00
     - cron: '35 11 * * *'