diff --git a/packages/backend/src/plugins/scaffolder.ts b/packages/backend/src/plugins/scaffolder.ts
index e1e8a24fa1..95d28eacb1 100644
--- a/packages/backend/src/plugins/scaffolder.ts
+++ b/packages/backend/src/plugins/scaffolder.ts
@@ -32,7 +32,5 @@ export default async function createPlugin({ logger }: PluginEnvironment) {
   preparers.register('file', filePreparer);
   preparers.register('github', githubPreparer);
 
-  const preparers = new Preparers();
-
   return await createRouter({ preparers, templater, logger });
 }