diff --git a/nf_core/create.py b/nf_core/create.py
index 3a5f1a502b..0bad1bec32 100644
--- a/nf_core/create.py
+++ b/nf_core/create.py
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ def create_param_dict(self, name, description, author, version, template_yaml_pa
         param_dict["logo_dark"] = f"{param_dict['name_noslash']}_logo_dark.png"
         param_dict["version"] = version
 
-        config_yml = nf_core.utils.load_tools_config()
+        _, config_yml = nf_core.utils.load_tools_config()
         if (
             "lint" in config_yml
             and "nextflow_config" in config_yml["lint"]