diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 769823b9..b360a0f4 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -345,6 +345,10 @@ tasks {
         if (name == "runTestModClient") {
             dependsOn(modDownload)
         }
+
+        if (name == "downloadAssets" && providers.environmentVariable("CI").isPresent) {
+            enabled = false
+        }
     }
 }