diff --git a/.ci-self/utils/use-esy.yml b/.ci-self/utils/use-esy.yml
index 1f133f8..d04ccd2 100644
--- a/.ci-self/utils/use-esy.yml
+++ b/.ci-self/utils/use-esy.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # steps to install esy globally
 
 steps:
-  - script: "npm install -g esy"
-    displayName: "install esy"
+  - script: "npm install -g esy@beta"
+    displayName: "Install esy@beta"