diff --git a/packages/app/package.json b/packages/app/package.json
index 248e3c0162..90ff7fa0b9 100644
--- a/packages/app/package.json
+++ b/packages/app/package.json
@@ -20,12 +20,11 @@
     "react": "^16.12.0",
     "react-dom": "^16.12.0",
     "react-router-dom": "^5.1.2",
-    "react-scripts": "^3.4.0",
     "react-use": "^13.24.0",
     "zen-observable": "^0.8.15"
   },
   "scripts": {
-    "start": "cross-env EXTEND_ESLINT=true SKIP_PREFLIGHT_CHECK=true backstage-cli watch-deps -- react-scripts start",
+    "start": "backstage-cli app:serve",
     "build": "backstage-cli app:build",
     "test": "backstage-cli test",
     "lint": "backstage-cli lint"