diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index d6dcca1..460e058 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,13 @@ on:
     branches: [master]
   pull_request:
     branches: [master]
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      enable_destructive_solrcloud_tests:
+        description: "Run opt-in SPLITSHARD and MIGRATE checks on the disposable two-node cluster"
+        required: false
+        default: false
+        type: boolean
 jobs:
   test:
     strategy: