diff --git a/tasks/install.yml b/tasks/install.yml
index 8dd0fdf..500039a 100644
--- a/tasks/install.yml
+++ b/tasks/install.yml
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@
       loop:
         - pip
         - setuptools
-        - psycopg2
 
     - name: Install Synapse in virtualenv
       pip: