diff --git a/nixos/modules/profiles/base.nix b/nixos/modules/profiles/base.nix
index 562419b3facb..6f9e3002f299 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/profiles/base.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/profiles/base.nix
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
   # Include some utilities that are useful for installing or repairing
   # the system.
   environment.systemPackages = [
-    pkgs.subversion # for nixos-checkout
     pkgs.w3m # needed for the manual anyway
     pkgs.testdisk # useful for repairing boot problems
     pkgs.mssys # for writing Microsoft boot sectors / MBRs