diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 134f3f0..d401f92 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -158,11 +158,8 @@ Adhering to the following process is the best way to get your contribution accep
 4. Ensure that your changes pass validation:
 
     ```bash
-    # Apply formatting standards to files.
-    tofu fmt
-
-    # Ensure files are syntactically valid.
-    tofu validate
+    # Apply formatting standards and ensure files are syntactically valid.
+    just check
     ```
 
 5. Commit your changes in logical chunks to your topic branch.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c31924e..1280a38 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,11 +28,17 @@ To learn more about the deployment and use of a Charmed HPC cluster, the followi
 
 ## 🛠️ Development
 
-Useful [OpenTofu](https://opentofu.org/) commands to help while hacking on the plans:
+A useful command to help while hacking on the plans is:
 
 ```shell
-tofu fmt      # Apply formatting standards to files.
-tofu validate # Ensure files are syntactically valid.
+just check  # Checks file formatting and syntax are valid.
+```
+
+or equivalent [OpenTofu](https://opentofu.org/) commands:
+
+```shell
+tofu fmt -check -recursive      # Apply formatting standards to files.
+tofu validate                   # Ensure files are syntactically valid.
 ```
 
 If you're interested in contributing, take a look at our [contributing guidelines](./CONTRIBUTING.md).