diff --git a/libbeat/docs/command-reference.asciidoc b/libbeat/docs/command-reference.asciidoc
index bb8408ab304c..4d839f5f6dc6 100644
--- a/libbeat/docs/command-reference.asciidoc
+++ b/libbeat/docs/command-reference.asciidoc
@@ -758,7 +758,8 @@ necessary to analyze data for anomalies.
 endif::[]
 
 This command sets up the environment without actually running
-{beatname_uc} and ingesting data.
+{beatname_uc} and ingesting data. Specify optional flags to set up a subset of
+assets.
 
 *SYNOPSIS*