diff --git a/tools/cli/help.txt b/tools/cli/help.txt
index 1eff3661b6..42a0d1975e 100644
--- a/tools/cli/help.txt
+++ b/tools/cli/help.txt
@@ -500,11 +500,12 @@ development database. The current working directory must be a Meteor
 project directory, and the Meteor application must already be running.
 
 >>> reset
-Reset the project state. Erases the local database.
-Usage: meteor reset
+Reset the project state.
+Usage: meteor reset [--db]
 
-Reset the current project to a fresh state. Removes all local data.
+Reset the current project to a fresh state and clears the local cache.
 
+The --db flag also removes the local database.
 
 >>> deploy
 Deploy this project to Galaxy, Meteor's hosting service.