diff --git a/omnistat/standalone.py b/omnistat/standalone.py
index be23a01..dfb574d 100755
--- a/omnistat/standalone.py
+++ b/omnistat/standalone.py
@@ -45,11 +45,6 @@
 from flask import Flask, abort, jsonify, request
 from prometheus_client import REGISTRY, Gauge
 
-# Ensure current directory is part of Python's path; allows direct execution
-# from the top directory of the project when package is not installed.
-if os.path.isdir("omnistat") and sys.path[0]:
-    sys.path.insert(0, "")
-
 from omnistat import utils
 from omnistat.monitor import Monitor