diff --git a/tools/fs/optimistic.ts b/tools/fs/optimistic.ts
index ab9367c58b..86eb79ee1f 100644
--- a/tools/fs/optimistic.ts
+++ b/tools/fs/optimistic.ts
@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@ import {
   readdir,
   dependOnPath,
   findAppDir,
-  realpath,
 } from "./files";
 
 // When in doubt, the optimistic caching system can be completely disabled