diff --git a/nixos/i3/i3.nix b/nixos/i3/i3.nix
index c26d5807..493a3c17 100644
--- a/nixos/i3/i3.nix
+++ b/nixos/i3/i3.nix
@@ -25,12 +25,6 @@ in
 
         workspaceLayout = "tabbed";
         bars = [];
-        gaps = {
-          inner = 8;
-          outer = 0;
-          smartGaps = true;
-          smartBorders = "on";
-        };
 
         modifier = mod;
         keybindings = {
diff --git a/nixos/i3/system.nix b/nixos/i3/system.nix
index bbff1c60..ef55156f 100644
--- a/nixos/i3/system.nix
+++ b/nixos/i3/system.nix
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@
     colord.enable = true;
     autorandr.enable = true;
     xserver.windowManager.i3.enable = true;
-    xserver.windowManager.i3.package = pkgs.i3-gaps;
     xserver.displayManager.sddm = {
       enable = true;
       enableHidpi = true;