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@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Due to the fact that `gulp` is used as pre-processor the theme cannot be used fr
 npm install
 
 # run gulp pipeline to build required assets
-gulp default
+npx gulp default
 ```
 
 See the [Getting Started Guide](https://hugo-geekblog.geekdocs.de/posts/getting-started/) for details about the different setup options.