diff --git a/node/build.gradle b/node/build.gradle
index d3aea6fe0f..58ecae4054 100644
--- a/node/build.gradle
+++ b/node/build.gradle
@@ -71,7 +71,6 @@ dependencies {
     compile project(":confidential-identities")
     compile project(':client:rpc')
     compile project(':tools:shell')
-    runtime project(':launcher')
 
     compile "net.corda.plugins:cordform-common:$gradle_plugins_version"