diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9c78efe44..b32f0684f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ To get started with Sankitty, follow these steps:
 - `npm run dev`: Start the Next.js development server.
 - `npm run build`: Build the Next.js application for production.
 - `npm run start`: Start the Next.js application in production mode.
-- `npx prettier . --write`: Format the codebase using Prettier to ensure consistent code style across the project.
+- `npm run format`: Format the codebase using Prettier to ensure consistent code style across the project.
 - `npm run lint`: Lint the project using ESLint.
 
 ## Project Structure
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index cf1119089..6679ce209 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
     "build": "next build",
     "start": "next start",
     "lint": "eslint . --fix",
+    "format": "prettier . --write",
     "storybook": "storybook dev -p 6006",
     "build-storybook": "storybook build",
     "test-storybook": "test-storybook"