diff --git a/scripts/proguard.pro b/scripts/proguard.pro
index a13a0e3f1..270a06317 100644
--- a/scripts/proguard.pro
+++ b/scripts/proguard.pro
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 -keep class baritone.api.IBaritoneProvider
 
 # hack
--keep class baritone.utils.ExampleBaritoneControl { *; }
+-keep class baritone.utils.ExampleBaritoneControl { *; } # have to include this string to remove this keep in the standalone build: # this is the keep api
 
 # setting names are reflected from field names, so keep field names
 -keepclassmembers class baritone.api.Settings {