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@@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ groups, runtime constraints, and resource allocation.
 Please refer to the [jobspec][] and [drivers](/docs/drivers/index.html)
 pages to learn how to customize the template.
 
+## Init Options
+
+ * `-short`: If set, a minimal jobspec without comments is emitted.
+
 ## Examples
 
 Generate an example job file: