diff --git a/install-debian.sh b/install-debian.sh
index 3b9718e..db97568 100644
--- a/install-debian.sh
+++ b/install-debian.sh
@@ -31,12 +31,20 @@ esac
 
 echo -e "Selected hex color: $PRIMARY_COLOR\n"
 
-# --- 1. Update and install dependencies ---
 echo -n "📦 Checking and installing dependencies... "
-if sudo apt install -y git curl lsd micro zoxide fzf > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+
+# Define the command: Use sudo only if NOT root
+if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
+    CMD="sudo apt install -y"
+else
+    CMD="apt install -y"
+fi
+
+# Execute the command
+if $CMD git curl lsd micro zoxide fzf > /dev/null 2>&1; then
     echo "Done."
 else
-    echo "Failed! Check your internet connection."
+    echo "Failed! Check your internet connection or package manager state."
     exit 1
 fi