diff --git a/docker/start_dev_server.sh b/docker/start_dev_server.sh
index fcd178915c..a12a958a9a 100644
--- a/docker/start_dev_server.sh
+++ b/docker/start_dev_server.sh
@@ -45,5 +45,7 @@ python3 manage.py migrate --noinput || exit 1
 python3 manage.py migrate --run-syncdb || exit 1
 python3 manage.py clearsessions || exit 1
 
+invoke static
+
 # Launch a development server
 python3 manage.py runserver ${INVENTREE_WEB_ADDR}:${INVENTREE_WEB_PORT}