diff --git a/fabfile.py b/fabfile.py
index c35e27323..6c05a96ad 100644
--- a/fabfile.py
+++ b/fabfile.py
@@ -6,5 +6,10 @@ def make():
 def clean():
     local('python setup.py clean --all')
 
+def docs():
+    with lcd('docs'):
+        local('sphinx-build -b html . ./_build')
+        local('open _build/index.html')
+
 def test():
     local('py.test -x')