diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6cf807d..583c811 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ and loads the constant and demo data.
 | Command | Description |
 | --- | --- |
 | `just up` | Start the app and database in the foreground |
-| `just start` | Start the app and database in the background |
+| `just up -d` | Start the app and database in the background |
 | `just down` | Stop the app and database |
 | `just logs` | Follow container logs |
 | `just artisan <command>` | Run an Artisan command |
diff --git a/justfile b/justfile
index c83575a..bc4da9e 100644
--- a/justfile
+++ b/justfile
@@ -39,14 +39,10 @@ setup:
     echo "Setup complete. Run 'just up', then open http://localhost:8000"
     echo "Login: dev@pollux.local / password"
 
-# Start the app and database in the foreground.
+# Start the app and database in the foreground. Use `just up -d` for background.
 up *args:
     docker compose up --build {{args}}
 
-# Start the app and database in the background.
-start:
-    docker compose up -d --build
-
 # Stop the app and database.
 down:
     docker compose down