diff --git a/codeflash/lsp/server.py b/codeflash/lsp/server.py
index 222a1318..dff1085a 100644
--- a/codeflash/lsp/server.py
+++ b/codeflash/lsp/server.py
@@ -52,5 +52,6 @@ def initialize_optimizer(self, config_file: Path) -> None:
 
         args = parse_args()
         args.config_file = config_file
+        args.no_pr = True  # LSP server should not create PRs
         args = process_pyproject_config(args)
         self.optimizer = Optimizer(args)