diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index db67c26c4c4..359806893d7 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -101,6 +101,7 @@ def get_data_files():
         "Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9",
         "Topic :: Software Development :: Build Tools",
     ],
+    packages=[],
     platforms="Linux",
     requires=[
         "easybuild_framework(>=%s.0)" % MAJ_VER,