diff --git a/scripts/00-check-dependencies.sh b/scripts/00-check-dependencies.sh
index 3a84bb5..9f13408 100644
--- a/scripts/00-check-dependencies.sh
+++ b/scripts/00-check-dependencies.sh
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ check_dependencies() {
             echo ""
         done
         
-        exit 1
+        return 1
     fi
     
     log_success "All dependencies satisfied"