diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index bc1f486..6888d38 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -26,6 +26,10 @@ test:
 format:
 	@make -C app format
 
+# Serve the app
+serve:
+	@cd app && mix phx.server
+
 # Run Playwright browser-based tests (requires running server)
 # Set PLAYWRIGHT_BASE_URL to point at the running Phoenix app
 playwright:
@@ -49,4 +53,4 @@ playwright-docker-start:
 
 # Stop Docker Chrome container
 playwright-docker-stop:
-	@make -C app playwright-docker-stop
\ No newline at end of file
+	@make -C app playwright-docker-stop