From c628bd3c8f5cfaa0614ebb67300d44bbfdb92b0c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Deborah Barnard Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:09:21 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] add caveats to desktop messaging --- docs/choose-n8n/desktop-app.md | 9 ++++++++- docs/choose-n8n/index.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/choose-n8n/desktop-app.md b/docs/choose-n8n/desktop-app.md index 523a5f2cd..92df42cf0 100644 --- a/docs/choose-n8n/desktop-app.md +++ b/docs/choose-n8n/desktop-app.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # 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 @@ -10,6 +10,13 @@ Download the app from the link below: [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. diff --git a/docs/choose-n8n/index.md b/docs/choose-n8n/index.md index ca7be8139..135dc0126 100644 --- a/docs/choose-n8n/index.md +++ b/docs/choose-n8n/index.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ This section contains information on n8n's range of platforms, pricing plans, an 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/)