diff --git a/aider_gitea/__init__.py b/aider_gitea/__init__.py
index d50abdd..8cdbe70 100644
--- a/aider_gitea/__init__.py
+++ b/aider_gitea/__init__.py
@@ -472,6 +472,11 @@ def solve_issue_in_repository(
         if not resolution.success:
             return resolution
 
+        # Disable evaluation if no evaluator model is specified
+        if not EVALUATOR_MODEL:
+            # No evaluator model specified, skip evaluation
+            return resolution
+
         # Verify whether this is a satisfactory solution
         if verify_solution(repository_path, issue_content):
             return resolution