diff --git a/Dockerfile.dev b/Dockerfile.dev
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--- a/Dockerfile.dev
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@@ -18,4 +18,4 @@ RUN poetry install
 
 COPY ./mealie /app/mealie
 
-CMD ["uvicorn", "mealie.app:app", "--host", "0.0.0.0", "--port", "9000"]
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+CMD ["uvicorn", "mealie.app:app", "--host", "0.0.0.0", "--port", "9000", "--reload"]
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