diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f5365a48..edd05107 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 To start hacking on Hydra, run:
 
+    $ bootstrap
     $ nix-shell
     $ ./configure $configureFlags --prefix=/opt/hydra
     $ make