diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index a08273d..c54d799 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@
   "version": "0.0.1",
   "main": "express.js",
   "scripts": {
-    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1"
+    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1",
+    "start": "node app.js"
   },
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",