diff --git a/scripts/_common.sh b/scripts/_common.sh
index 21a6693..26b646e 100644
--- a/scripts/_common.sh
+++ b/scripts/_common.sh
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 nodejs_version=14
 
 # dependencies used by the app
-pkg_dependencies="mongodb-org apt-transport-https build-essential gzip curl graphicsmagick"
+pkg_dependencies="apt-transport-https build-essential gzip curl graphicsmagick"
 
 #=================================================
 # PERSONAL HELPERS