diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index c06dfa4..833a2ec 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ jobs:
 
   # ── macOS (Apple Silicon) ──────────────────────────────────
   macos:
+    if: false  # disabled while debugging Windows build
     runs-on: macos-latest
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4