diff --git a/python/src/mas/cli/install/app.py b/python/src/mas/cli/install/app.py
index f6849849f1..b2eda8234e 100644
--- a/python/src/mas/cli/install/app.py
+++ b/python/src/mas/cli/install/app.py
@@ -940,7 +940,7 @@ def configApps(self):
         # TODO: May be have to change this condition if Manage 9.0 is not supporting AI Cofig Application
         # AI Service is only installable on Manage 9.x as AI Config Application is not supported on Manage 8.x
 
-        if isVersionEqualOrAfter('9.0.0', self.getParam("mas_app_channel_manage")):
+        if self.devMode or isVersionEqualOrAfter('9.0.0', self.getParam("mas_app_channel_manage")):
             self.installAIService = self.yesOrNo("Install AI Service")
             if self.installAIService:
                 self.configAIService()