diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8a3241bf1..2675ab71b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ This repo contains the core code used in the web app, as well as the Electron-ba
 1. `bundle install`
 1. `npm install`
 1. `bundle exec rake bower:install`
-1. `grunt`
+1. `npm run build`
 1. `rails s`
 
 Open your browser to http://localhost:3000.
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 43ecd8e74..b7a6c6812 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
     "url": "https://github.com/standardnotes/web"
   },
   "scripts": {
+    "build": "grunt",
     "test": "karma start karma.conf.js --single-run"
   },
   "devDependencies": {