diff --git a/pkgs/applications/version-management/git-and-tools/legit/default.nix b/pkgs/applications/version-management/git-and-tools/legit/default.nix
index 7dbdd6071a57..df2866527115 100644
--- a/pkgs/applications/version-management/git-and-tools/legit/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/applications/version-management/git-and-tools/legit/default.nix
@@ -16,10 +16,8 @@ python3Packages.buildPythonApplication rec {
     six
   ];
 
-  # Prevent tests from trying to create configuration in /homeless-shelter.
-  preCheck = ''
-    export HOME=$PWD/test-home
-  '';
+  # no tests
+  doCheck = false;
 
   meta = with lib; {
     homepage = "https://github.com/frostming/legit";