diff --git a/.github/workflows/build_artifacts.yml b/.github/workflows/build_artifacts.yml
index bb167e3..5a36013 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build_artifacts.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build_artifacts.yml
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
-      - uses: rui314/setup-mold@v1 # faster linker
       - uses: actions/cache@v4
         with:
           path: |
diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 7b62d42..bce9c65 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -37,7 +37,6 @@ jobs:
             args: " -- --check"
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-      - uses: rui314/setup-mold@v1 # faster linker
       - uses: actions/cache@v4
         with:
           path: |
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index ba1a303..a9de2c1 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@
               cargo
               clang
               pkg-config
-              mold
               android-tools
             ];