diff --git a/launcher.sh b/launcher.sh
index 9927246..14f0e49 100755
--- a/launcher.sh
+++ b/launcher.sh
@@ -131,7 +131,8 @@ install_git() {
         echo -e "${blue_fg_strong}[INFO] Git is already installed.${reset}"
     fi
 }
-
+#cd to base dir first
+cd "$(dirname "$0")"
 # Change the current directory to 'sillytavern' folder
 cd "SillyTavern" || exit 1