diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -66,6 +66,13 @@ And load prices data
 ./mev prices fetch-all
 ```
 
+
+Alternatively, once you have created a new cluster, add your RPC_URL into `scripts/startup.sh` and run:
+
+```
+bash scripts/startup.sh
+```
+
 ## Usage
 
 ### Inspect a single block
diff --git a/scripts/startup.sh b/scripts/startup.sh
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@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+# bash script to launch the
+# usage: bash scripts/startup.sh
+# this assumes you already ran: kind create cluster
+# Do not forget to add your RPC URL below
+export RPC_URL=""
+tilt down &&
+tilt up &&
+./mev exec alembic upgrade head &&
+./mev prices fetch-all