diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/uharfbuzz/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/uharfbuzz/default.nix
index a2fb2940b80..ac0fd9fb66b 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/uharfbuzz/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/uharfbuzz/default.nix
@@ -32,9 +32,7 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
     setuptools-scm
   ];
 
-  buildInputs = [
-    ApplicationServices
-  ];
+  buildInputs = lib.optionals stdenv.isDarwin [ ApplicationServices ];
 
   checkInputs = [
     pytestCheckHook