diff --git a/actions/python-tools/action.yml b/actions/python-tools/action.yml
index 3b7fb1b..0438fdf 100644
--- a/actions/python-tools/action.yml
+++ b/actions/python-tools/action.yml
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ inputs:
   check_tools:
     description: Install the checking tools
     required: false
-    default: true
+    default: install
   pylint-version:
     description: The version of pylint desired
     required: false
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ runs:
   using: composite
   steps:
   - name: Install spell checker
-    if: ${{ inputs.check_tools }}
+    if: ${{ inputs.check_tools == 'install' }}
     shell: bash
     run: source $SUPPORT_DIR/setup-spell.bash
     env:
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ runs:
     shell: bash
     run: python -m pip install pip
   - name: Install extended Python tooling
-    if: ${{ inputs.check_tools }}
+    if: ${{ inputs.check_tools == 'install'}}
     shell: bash
     run: |
       pip install flake8 "pylint $PYLINT_VERSION" pyenchant