diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 8bcdcfc50..4cbcf608d 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ plugins: pluginhook docker
 dependencies: gitreceive sshcommand pluginhook docker stack
 
 gitreceive:
+	apt-get -y install git
 	wget -qO /usr/local/bin/gitreceive ${GITRECEIVE_URL}
 	chmod +x /usr/local/bin/gitreceive
 	test -f /home/git/receiver || gitreceive init