diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+<!-- ⚠️ At the moment any non-essential commands are not being merged.
+If you want to add non-essential commands to Auto-GPT, please create a plugin instead.
+We are expecting to ship plugin support within the week (PR #757).
+Resources:
+* https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Auto-GPT-Plugin-Template
+-->
+
 <!-- 📢 Announcement
 We've recently noticed an increase in pull requests focusing on combining multiple changes. While the intentions behind these PRs are appreciated, it's essential to maintain a clean and manageable git history. To ensure the quality of our repository, we kindly ask you to adhere to the following guidelines when submitting PRs:
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -20,6 +20,12 @@ This document provides guidelines and best practices to help you contribute effe
 
 By participating in this project, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please read it to understand the expectations we have for everyone who contributes to this project.
 
+## 📢 A Quick Word
+Right now we will not be accepting any Contributions that add non-essential commands to Auto-GPT.
+
+However, you absolutely can still add these commands to Auto-GPT in the form of plugins. Please check out this [template](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Auto-GPT-Plugin-Template).
+> ⚠️ Plugin support is expected to ship within the week. You can follow PR #757 for more updates!
+
 ## Getting Started
 
 To start contributing, follow these steps: