diff --git a/tools/lint/black.py b/tools/lint/black.py
index a916244075..b37dcfd033 100755
--- a/tools/lint/black.py
+++ b/tools/lint/black.py
@@ -40,9 +40,7 @@ def parse_black_output(output: str) -> Tuple[int, int]:
     return black_reformats, black_fails
 
 
-def generate_markdown_report(
-    black_reformats: int, black_fails: int, log_file: str
-) -> str:
+def generate_markdown_report(black_reformats: int, black_fails: int, log_file: str) -> str:
     """Generate a Markdown report section based on Black results and log file."""
     report_lines = []
     if black_reformats > 0 or black_fails > 0:
@@ -72,6 +70,9 @@ def main():
     args = parser.parse_args()
     init_environment(args)
 
+    logging.info("Installing black (if needed)...")
+    run_command(["pipx", "install", "-q", "black"], check=True)
+
     cmd = [
         "black",
         "--line-length",