diff --git a/platformio/platforms/teensy.py b/platformio/platforms/teensy.py
index aa2e6a8e..8e0f2179 100644
--- a/platformio/platforms/teensy.py
+++ b/platformio/platforms/teensy.py
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ class TeensyPlatform(BasePlatform):
         },
 
         "tool-teensy": {
+            "alias": "uploader",
             "default": True
         }
     }