diff --git a/snapcraft.yaml b/snapcraft.yaml
index 87e297f48..6643bb578 100644
--- a/snapcraft.yaml
+++ b/snapcraft.yaml
@@ -93,7 +93,6 @@ parts:
             - python
             - g++
             - capnproto
-            - npm
             - curl
             - execstack
         stage-packages: