diff --git a/spcd/__init__.py b/spcd/__init__.py
index 09dd3fb..2064a3d 100644
--- a/spcd/__init__.py
+++ b/spcd/__init__.py
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ inputs:
 runs:
   using: composite
   steps:
-  - run: "{vpy}" -m spcd synchronize
+  - run: {vpy} -m spcd synchronize
 """)
     cat(directory / name)