diff --git a/meta/main.yml b/meta/main.yml
index 690aaea..edbe736 100644
--- a/meta/main.yml
+++ b/meta/main.yml
@@ -26,4 +26,4 @@ galaxy_info:
   - system
 dependencies:
   - role: willshersystems.apt
-    when: ansible_pkg_mgr == 'apt'
+    when: ansible_pkg_mgr == 'apt' and apt_has_run is not defined