diff --git a/tasks/terminal.yml b/tasks/terminal.yml
index e94cad1..278450d 100644
--- a/tasks/terminal.yml
+++ b/tasks/terminal.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   shell: defaults read com.apple.terminal 'Default Window Settings'
   register: terminal_theme
   changed_when: false
-  always_run: yes
+  check_mode: no
 
 - name: Ensure custom Terminal profile is added.
   shell: open files/terminal/JJG-Term.terminal