diff --git a/common/BUILD b/common/BUILD
index 9130640c..2f4c71be 100644
--- a/common/BUILD
+++ b/common/BUILD
@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ cc_py_library(
   hdrs = ["matplotlib.hh"],
   srcs = ["matplotlib.cc"],
   visibility= ["//visibility:public"],
+  tags = ["manual"],
   py_deps = [
     requirement("matplotlib"),
     requirement("PyGObject"),