diff --git a/reflex/utils/prerequisites.py b/reflex/utils/prerequisites.py
index fbda615bce..8047e12560 100644
--- a/reflex/utils/prerequisites.py
+++ b/reflex/utils/prerequisites.py
@@ -1309,10 +1309,7 @@ def validate_bun():
     bun_path = path_ops.get_bun_path()
 
     if bun_path is None:
-        console.error(
-            "Could not find bun. Make sure you have bun installed or run `reflex init` to install it."
-        )
-        raise typer.Exit(1)
+        return
 
     if not path_ops.samefile(bun_path, constants.Bun.DEFAULT_PATH):
         console.info(f"Using custom Bun path: {bun_path}")