diff --git a/.github/workflows/smokeshow.yml b/.github/workflows/smokeshow.yml
index 01601b3109..088eeac398 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/smokeshow.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/smokeshow.yml
@@ -5,15 +5,13 @@ on:
     workflows: [Test]
     types: [completed]
 
-permissions:
-  statuses: write
-
 jobs:
   smokeshow:
     if: ${{ github.event.workflow_run.conclusion == 'success' }}
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     permissions:
       actions: read
+      statuses: write
 
     steps:
       - uses: actions/setup-python@v5