diff --git a/ldm/invoke/CLI.py b/ldm/invoke/CLI.py
index 526f7c2352..29dfd0813c 100644
--- a/ldm/invoke/CLI.py
+++ b/ldm/invoke/CLI.py
@@ -66,7 +66,8 @@ def main():
     Globals.ckpt_convert = args.ckpt_convert
 
     # run any post-install patches needed
-    run_patches()
+    # temporarily disabled
+    # run_patches()
 
     print(f">> Internet connectivity is {Globals.internet_available}")