diff --git a/.readthedocs.yml b/.readthedocs.yml
index 73ad32d5..d5774c33 100644
--- a/.readthedocs.yml
+++ b/.readthedocs.yml
@@ -26,4 +26,3 @@ python:
 #      path: .
 #      extra_requirements:
 #        - docs
-  system_packages: true