diff --git a/gptme/tools/shell.py b/gptme/tools/shell.py
index e2110e5e..d02a054d 100644
--- a/gptme/tools/shell.py
+++ b/gptme/tools/shell.py
@@ -50,7 +50,6 @@ def get_installed_programs() -> set[str]:
 When you send a message containing bash code, it will be executed in a stateful bash shell.
 The shell will respond with the output of the execution.
 Do not use EOF/HereDoc syntax to send multiline commands, as the assistant will not be able to handle it.
-{'The platform is macOS.' if is_macos else ''}
 
 These programs are available, among others:
 {shell_programs_str}