diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 947eb8c..d2aa144 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ jobs:
     permissions:
       contents: write # clone repo and create release
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Create Release
         shell: bash
         env: