diff --git a/.forgejo/workflows/build+release.yml b/.forgejo/workflows/build+release.yml
index eca86bd..f050530 100644
--- a/.forgejo/workflows/build+release.yml
+++ b/.forgejo/workflows/build+release.yml
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ jobs:
                 name: Check if Version in package.json matches Tag
                 run: |
                     echo "Test"
-                    VERSION=$(cat package.json)
+                    VERSION=$(cat package.json | grep "version" | sed 's/.*://' | tr -d , | tr -d \" )
                     if test $VERSION != "${{  github.ref_name }}"; then 
                         echo "Expected Version is: '${{  github.ref_name }}' actual Version is: '$VERSION'"; 
                         exit 1