diff --git a/.abstruse.yml b/.abstruse.yml
index c2d3f3b..657aa34 100644
--- a/.abstruse.yml
+++ b/.abstruse.yml
@@ -3,9 +3,6 @@ image: openjdk
 matrix:
   - env: SCRIPT=shadowJar
 
-before_install:
-  - mkdir .gradle
-
 install:
   - gradle dependencies