diff --git a/system/src/Grav/Common/Grav.php b/system/src/Grav/Common/Grav.php
index 806cbaa62..97082402b 100644
--- a/system/src/Grav/Common/Grav.php
+++ b/system/src/Grav/Common/Grav.php
@@ -126,7 +126,12 @@ class Grav extends Container
                         }
                         Utils::download($medium->path(), false);
                     } else {
-                        Utils::download($page->path() . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR . $uri->basename(), true);
+                        $download = true;
+                        // little work-around to ensure .css and .js files are always sent inline not downloaded
+                        if (Utils::endsWith($uri->basename(), ['.css', '.js'])) {
+                            $download = false;
+                        }
+                        Utils::download($page->path() . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR . $uri->basename(), $download);
                     }
                 }