diff --git a/x11-wm/hyprland/pkg-message b/x11-wm/hyprland/pkg-message
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 [
 { type: install
   message: <<EOM
 Notes:
 - Hyprland(1) can use mac_priority(4) to avoid stutter during high load
+- Plugins are not packaged. Instead use hyprpm after installing build-only
+  dependencies e.g., "make depends -C/usr/ports/x11-wm/hyprland"
 
 Additional packages recommended for new users:
 - hypridle
 - hyprlock
 - hyprpaper
 - hyprpicker
 - xdg-desktop-portal-hyprland
 EOM
 }
 ]