diff --git a/ci/podTemplate.yaml b/ci/podTemplate.yaml
index 823e05d..16adea5 100644
--- a/ci/podTemplate.yaml
+++ b/ci/podTemplate.yaml
@@ -12,6 +12,9 @@ spec:
     command:
     - sleep
     - infinity
+    env:
+    - name: npm_config_cache
+      value: ./npm_cache
     resources:
       limits:
         cpu: 500m