diff --git a/k8s/state/apps/external-secrets.yaml b/k8s/state/apps/external-secrets.yaml
index a23cfa4..a5e5304 100644
--- a/k8s/state/apps/external-secrets.yaml
+++ b/k8s/state/apps/external-secrets.yaml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ spec:
     repoURL: ssh://git@gt.hexor.cy:30022/ab/homelab.git
     targetRevision: HEAD
     path: k8s/core/external-secrets
-    directory:
-      recurse: true
+    kustomize:
+      version: v4.5.7
   destination:
     server: https://kubernetes.default.svc
     namespace: external-secrets