diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index aac5d0b0f18..67621a4490f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -81,6 +81,10 @@ It correctly bundles React in production mode and optimizes the build for the be
 The build is minified and the filenames include the hashes.<br>
 Your app is ready to be deployed!
 
+### `npm run phoenix`
+
+Remove folder `node_modules` and reinstall all dependencies.
+
 ## How Do I…?
 
 The generated project will include a guide in its README.<br>
diff --git a/scripts/init.js b/scripts/init.js
index 50cc9d25ba7..6eb781c47af 100644
--- a/scripts/init.js
+++ b/scripts/init.js
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ module.exports = function(appPath, appName, verbose, originalDirectory) {
     appPackage.scripts[command] = 'react-scripts ' + command;
   });
 
+  appPackage.scripts['phoenix'] = 'rm -rf node_modules && npm install';
+
   // explicitly specify ESLint config path for editor plugins
   appPackage.eslintConfig = {
     extends: './node_modules/react-scripts/config/eslint.js',