diff --git a/setup.cfg b/setup.cfg
index f68ac23b..c778a4a4 100644
--- a/setup.cfg
+++ b/setup.cfg
@@ -12,8 +12,4 @@ classifier =
     Operating System :: POSIX :: Linux
     Topic :: Documentation
 
-[global]
-setup-hooks =
-    pbr.hooks.setup_hook
-
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