diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/release.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/release.yaml
index 4bc1bb8..de8b5a1 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/release.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/release.yaml
@@ -86,9 +86,14 @@ jobs:
         cp -r . "$FULL_PATH/"
 
         pushd "$ZIP_ROOT"
-        zip -r "$GITHUB_WORKSPACE/module.zip" .
+        # -D suppresses directory entries (fixes the "unexpected file" error)
+        # -q is quiet (optional)
+        zip -r -D "$GITHUB_WORKSPACE/module.zip" .
         popd
 
+        # Optional: Verify zip content in logs before upload
+        unzip -l "$GITHUB_WORKSPACE/module.zip"
+
         curl -f --user "owlbot:${{ secrets.PACKAGE_PUSH }}" \
           --upload-file "$GITHUB_WORKSPACE/module.zip" \
           "${{ github.server_url }}/api/packages/owlboard/go/upload?version=$VERSION"
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