diff --git a/deploy/crd-build.yaml b/deploy/crd-build.yaml
index 4739c7e228..ac664cd5ae 100644
--- a/deploy/crd-build.yaml
+++ b/deploy/crd-build.yaml
@@ -37,6 +37,8 @@ spec:
     listKind: BuildList
     plural: builds
     singular: build
+    shortNames:
+      - ikb
   subresources:
     status: {}
   additionalPrinterColumns: