diff --git a/config/libc.in b/config/libc.in
index 5397f236..39d7615a 100644
--- a/config/libc.in
+++ b/config/libc.in
@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ endchoice
 config LIBC_XLDD
     bool
     prompt "Install a cross ldd-like helper"
+    depends on ! BARE_METAL
     default y
     help
       Say 'Y' here if you want to have a ldd-like helper that