diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 42bb4cea..a93a2fdf 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ DISTROTYPE=full
 .PHONY: all kernel clean clean-kernel iso initrd full minimal
 
 all: jinx
+	git submodule update --init --recursive
 	make kernel
 	./jinx build-all
 	make $(ISO)