diff --git a/src/atom-environment.coffee b/src/atom-environment.coffee
index 1d60872df..da3e989f2 100644
--- a/src/atom-environment.coffee
+++ b/src/atom-environment.coffee
@@ -790,7 +790,6 @@ class AtomEnvironment extends Model
   # Returns a {Promise} that resolves when the DevTools have been opened or
   # closed.
   toggleDevTools: ->
-    require("devtron").install()
     @applicationDelegate.toggleWindowDevTools()
 
   # Extended: Execute code in dev tools.