diff --git a/.github/workflows/librarian_generation_check.yaml b/.github/workflows/librarian_generation_check.yaml
index e3b66bb2d77c..4e0d5ef5ff3d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/librarian_generation_check.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/librarian_generation_check.yaml
@@ -65,4 +65,8 @@ jobs:
         librarian generate --all
     - name: Check for generated code changes
       run: |
-        git diff --exit-code
+        if [ -n "$(git status --porcelain)" ]; then
+          git status
+          echo "Regeneration produced code changes! Please run 'librarian generate --all' to update the generated files."
+          exit 1
+        fi