diff --git a/src/index.rs b/src/index.rs
index 3b2aa4a5..3747e6f5 100644
--- a/src/index.rs
+++ b/src/index.rs
@@ -20,13 +20,6 @@ pub fn index<P: AsRef<Path>>(
         allow_failed_sigpaths,
     )?;
 
-    if collection.len() == 0 {
-        bail!(
-            "No sketches matching parameters, check input: '{}'",
-            &siglist
-        )
-    }
-
     RevIndex::create(
         output.as_ref(),
         collection.select(selection)?.try_into()?,