diff --git a/tasks/workstation/linux/software/packages.yml b/tasks/workstation/linux/software/packages.yml
index 5bc30b8..423c6ec 100644
--- a/tasks/workstation/linux/software/packages.yml
+++ b/tasks/workstation/linux/software/packages.yml
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@
       - "{{ appimagelauncher }}"
       - gparted
       - hugo
-      - "{{ base_devel }}"
       - "{{ firefox }}"
       - "{{ firefox_esr }}" 
       - "{{ wireless_tools }}"