diff --git a/.github/workflows/development.yml b/.github/workflows/development.yml
index e3e507fb39..4b25385d69 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/development.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/development.yml
@@ -125,6 +125,7 @@ jobs:
         env:
           password: ${{ secrets.ELLIE_MINI_SECRET }}
         run: |
+          export BRANCH=${{ github.head_ref || github.ref_name }}
           export PATH=/opt/procursus/bin:/opt/homebrew/bin:$PATH
           export RUNNER=1 SLIMMED=1
           if [ "${{ matrix.platform_name }}" == "ios" ]; then