diff --git a/.github/workflows/linter.yml b/.github/workflows/linter.yml
index 6c1bf94..e0be3d4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/linter.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/linter.yml
@@ -6,10 +6,15 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - main
-  pull_request:
+  pull_request_target:
     branches:
       - main
 
+# Down scope as necessary via https://docs.github.com/en/actions/security-guides/automatic-token-authentication#modifying-the-permissions-for-the-github_token
+permissions:
+  checks: write
+  contents: write
+
 jobs:
   run-linters:
     name: Run linters