diff --git a/scripts/install/client.sh b/scripts/install/client.sh
index fbaf503..2960596 100755
--- a/scripts/install/client.sh
+++ b/scripts/install/client.sh
@@ -15,10 +15,12 @@ log() {
 mkdir -p "$TMPDIR"
 
 log "1. Installing base packages"
+# Intentionally leave the host audio stack alone. Workstations often carry
+# tightly versioned PipeWire packages, and Lesavka should not force an audio
+# stack upgrade just to install the client.
 sudo pacman -Sq --needed --noconfirm \
   git rustup protobuf gcc clang evtest base-devel \
   gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good gst-plugins-bad gst-plugins-ugly gst-libav \
-  pipewire pipewire-pulse \
   wmctrl qt6-tools wl-clipboard xclip xsel desktop-file-utils
 
 ensure_yay() {