diff --git a/update-dyad.sh b/update-dyad.sh
index 2763b94..4d7da4c 100755
--- a/update-dyad.sh
+++ b/update-dyad.sh
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ git log --oneline HEAD..upstream/main --reverse
 
 # Attempt to merge
 print_status "Merging upstream changes into your branch..."
-if git merge upstream/main -m "merge: update from upstream - $(date)"; then
+if git merge upstream/main -m "merge: update from upstream - $(date)" --allow-unrelated-histories; then
     print_success "✅ Update completed successfully!"
     
     # Check for any conflicts that need manual resolution