diff --git a/src/scicookie/hooks/post_gen_project.py b/src/scicookie/hooks/post_gen_project.py
index cf5d6ac4..04e30129 100644
--- a/src/scicookie/hooks/post_gen_project.py
+++ b/src/scicookie/hooks/post_gen_project.py
@@ -303,7 +303,7 @@ def clean_up_build_system():
     remove_dir("build-system")
 
 
-def ci_clean_up():
+def clean_up_ci():
     if not USE_CIRCLECI:
         remove_dir(".circleci")
     if USE_GITHUB_ACTIONS:
@@ -410,7 +410,7 @@ def prepare_git() -> None:
 def post_gen():
     # keep this one first, because it changes the package folder
     clean_up_project_layout()
-    ci_clean_up()
+    clean_up_ci()
     clean_up_automation()
     clean_up_cli()
     clean_up_code_of_conduct()