diff --git a/home.nix b/home.nix
index af6f95a..8cf97f1 100644
--- a/home.nix
+++ b/home.nix
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@ in
   # env vars
   home.sessionVariables = {};
 
+  # don't install xdg info:
+  xdg.mime.enable = false;
+
   # Let Home Manager install and manage itself.
   programs.home-manager.enable = true;