diff --git a/tests/utils/mod.rs b/tests/utils/mod.rs
index c25a1ca..62ffa73 100644
--- a/tests/utils/mod.rs
+++ b/tests/utils/mod.rs
@@ -79,6 +79,9 @@ impl Sway {
             .expect("Couldn't run swaymsg")
     }
 
+    // work around https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/46379
+    // TODO: maybe implement that: https://momori.dev/posts/organize-rust-integration-tests-without-dead-code-warning/
+    #[allow(dead_code)]
     pub fn spawn_some_apps(&self) {
         self.send_command(["exec", "foot -T TERM1"].as_slice());
         // Make sure the app are created in the right order.