diff --git a/tools/validate_json.py b/tools/validate_json.py
index dfd6a728..b85c0ad2 100644
--- a/tools/validate_json.py
+++ b/tools/validate_json.py
@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 """
 Searches the given path for JSON files, and validates their contents.
 
-Optionally, replaces valid JSON files with their pretty-printed
-counterparts.
 """
 
 import errno