diff --git a/api/apps/llm_app.py b/api/apps/llm_app.py
index e48b0a812..11f751c15 100644
--- a/api/apps/llm_app.py
+++ b/api/apps/llm_app.py
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ import logging
 import json
 import os
 import subprocess
-import shlex
 import re
 from quart import request