diff --git a/snakemake/__init__.py b/snakemake/__init__.py
index 876d48192..0a6106a98 100644
--- a/snakemake/__init__.py
+++ b/snakemake/__init__.py
@@ -2512,6 +2512,7 @@ def adjust_path(f):
         or args.gui
         or args.archive
         or args.unlock
+        or args.cleanup_metadata
     )
     local_exec = not (no_exec or non_local_exec)