diff --git a/.readthedocs.yml b/.readthedocs.yml
index 474ae9ab..2c7b9839 100644
--- a/.readthedocs.yml
+++ b/.readthedocs.yml
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ python:
     - requirements: docs/requirements.txt
     - method: setuptools
       path: .
-  system_packages: true
+  system_packages: false