diff --git a/docs/contributing.rst b/docs/contributing.rst
index 1812e4c2..469cc1e9 100644
--- a/docs/contributing.rst
+++ b/docs/contributing.rst
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ Mopidy to come with tests.
 
 #. Always check the code for errors and style issues using flake8::
 
-       flake8 mopidy/ tests/
+       flake8
 
    If successful, the command will not print anything at all.