diff --git a/zlib.gyp b/zlib.gyp
index 52db72a..b6bc7c5 100644
--- a/zlib.gyp
+++ b/zlib.gyp
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
       'targets': [
         {
           'target_name': 'zlib',
-          'type': 'settings',
+          'type': 'none',
           'direct_dependent_settings': {
             'defines': [
               'USE_SYSTEM_ZLIB',