diff --git a/.readthedocs.yaml b/.readthedocs.yaml
index 6a40a1d..9a9a6ce 100644
--- a/.readthedocs.yaml
+++ b/.readthedocs.yaml
@@ -24,4 +24,3 @@ python:
       path: .
       extra_requirements:
         - docs
-        - localtest
diff --git a/docs/source/conf.py b/docs/source/conf.py
index 944fb6b..a1b11c2 100644
--- a/docs/source/conf.py
+++ b/docs/source/conf.py
@@ -157,8 +157,8 @@
 # TODO currently readthedocs uses ubuntu18.04, this is old
 # it also does not support starting supercollider as it lacks X server support.
 # https://docs.readthedocs.io/en/stable/config-file/v2.html#build-apt-packages
-# if on_rtd:
-#     nbsphinx_execute = "never"
+if on_rtd:
+    nbsphinx_execute = "never"
 
 # -- RTD theme lower left ----------------------------------------------------
 # Configuration for the menu on the lower left. Thanks to