diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 80dcacd6..ab5935f8 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -41,6 +41,15 @@ convey:
 	@echo "Run 'go get -u -v github.com/smartystreets/goconvey'"
 	goconvey -packages 50 -port 5000 -poll 10m -excludedDirs 'build,dev,doc,gui,vendor'
 
+# The `make deps` command ensures all
+# 3rd party dependencies are downloaded
+# and installed.
+
+.PHONY: deps
+deps:
+	glide cache-clear
+	glide update
+
 # The `make test` command runs all
 # tests, found within all sub-folders
 # in the project folder.