add caveats to desktop messaging

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# Desktop app
The n8n desktop app is the fastest way to try n8n on Windows or Mac computers (support for Linux is coming soon).
The n8n desktop app is the fastest way to try n8n on Windows or Mac computers.
## Install Desktop
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[Download for macOS](https://downloads.n8n.io/file/n8n-downloads/n8n-mac.zip)
!!! warning "For testing only"
The desktop app is a quick way to try out n8n. You shouldn't use it in production:
* No access to community nodes
* Nodes may not update to new versions
* Version updates lag behind other platforms
!!! note "Keep in mind"
If you have already installed n8n locally via `npm`, the desktop app will connect to the existing `sqlite` database.

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There are a few different ways to set up n8n depending on how you intend to use it:
* [n8n Cloud](/choose-n8n/cloud/): hosted solution, no need to install anything.
* [Desktop app](/choose-n8n/desktop-app/): the fastest way to try out n8n on your computer.
* [Desktop app](/choose-n8n/desktop-app/): the fastest way to try out n8n on your computer. Not for production use.
* [Self-host](/hosting/): recommended method for production or customized use cases.
* [npm](/hosting/installation/npm/)
* [Docker](/hosting/installation/docker/)