diff --git a/actions.yml b/actions.yml
index 5aa28f8..5c28b2a 100644
--- a/actions.yml
+++ b/actions.yml
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ inputs:
     required: true
   file_pattern:
     description: File pattern used for "git add"
+    required: false
     default: '.'
 
 runs: