diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ lounge --help
 
 ### Running from source
 
-The following commands install the development version of The Lounge:
+The following commands install and run the development version of The Lounge:
 
 ```sh
 git clone https://github.com/thelounge/lounge.git
@@ -54,6 +54,8 @@ NODE_ENV=production npm run build
 npm start
 ```
 
+When installed like this, npm doesn't create a `lounge` executable. Use `npm start -- <command>` to run subcommands.
+
 ⚠️ While it is the most recent codebase, this is not production-ready! Run at
 your own risk. It is also not recommended to run this as root.