diff --git a/vitrivr-engine-plugin-m3d/build.gradle b/vitrivr-engine-plugin-m3d/build.gradle
index 970c4a03..d45eda1b 100644
--- a/vitrivr-engine-plugin-m3d/build.gradle
+++ b/vitrivr-engine-plugin-m3d/build.gradle
@@ -79,9 +79,6 @@ dependencies {
 
 }
 
-dependencies {
-    api project(':vitrivr-engine-core')
-}
 
 /* Publication of vitrivr engine query to Maven Central. */
 publishing {