diff --git a/cli/recipe/upgrade.go b/cli/recipe/upgrade.go
index 9c1dd50b..c70ef4f3 100644
--- a/cli/recipe/upgrade.go
+++ b/cli/recipe/upgrade.go
@@ -84,6 +84,11 @@ You may invoke this command in "wizard" mode and be prompted for input:
 			}
 		}
 
+		if internal.MachineReadable {
+			// -m implies -n in this case
+			internal.NoInput = true
+		}
+
 		upgradeList := make(map[string]anUpgrade)
 
 		// check for versions file and load pinned versions