diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
index 36fdd8c..61250de 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
@@ -52,7 +52,10 @@ jobs:
         if: steps.version_check.outputs.changed == 'true'
         run: |
           # Clean old documentation files
-          rm -rf /var/www/design-system/*
+          rm -rf /var/www/design-system
+          
+          # 2. Recreate the fresh, empty directory
+          mkdir -p /var/www/design-system
           
           # Copy the new build (replace 'dist' if your build output directory is different)
           cp -r dist/* /var/www/design-system/