diff --git a/.readthedocs.yaml b/.readthedocs.yaml
index 29ef9f99..f0102dae 100644
--- a/.readthedocs.yaml
+++ b/.readthedocs.yaml
@@ -15,4 +15,3 @@ python:
     - requirements: requirements.txt
     - method: pip
       path: .
-  system_packages: true