diff --git a/cli/recipe/upgrade.go b/cli/recipe/upgrade.go
index aaf93e54a..f3dcb91b1 100644
--- a/cli/recipe/upgrade.go
+++ b/cli/recipe/upgrade.go
@@ -36,6 +36,11 @@ update the relevant compose file tags on the local file system.
 Some image tags cannot be parsed because they do not follow some sort of
 semver-like convention. In this case, all possible tags will be listed and it
 is up to the end-user to decide.
+
+You may invoke this command in "wizard" mode and be prompted for input:
+
+    abra recipe upgrade
+
 `,
 	ArgsUsage: "<recipe>",
 	Flags: []cli.Flag{
@@ -44,7 +49,7 @@ is up to the end-user to decide.
 		internal.MajorFlag,
 	},
 	Action: func(c *cli.Context) error {
-		recipe := internal.ValidateRecipe(c)
+		recipe := internal.ValidateRecipeWithPrompt(c)
 
 		bumpType := btoi(internal.Major)*4 + btoi(internal.Minor)*2 + btoi(internal.Patch)
 		if bumpType != 0 {