From c68057c16982e0b220737529e6e4f5a35815f254 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: CRF1408 <76657627+CRF1408@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:50:19 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md

Clarified that snaps is a distinct branch and added a small cleanup tip to prevent stale build artifacts.
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@@ -267,6 +267,14 @@ Whenever you change dependencies (adding, removing, or updating, either in `pack
 - [How to add new confirmations](./docs/confirmations.md)
 - [Browser support guidelines](./docs/browser-support.md)
 
+## Snaps branch note
+
+You are viewing the `snaps` branch. Some build and feature behavior differs from `main`.
+
+- Follow the standard local build steps from this README.
+- If you previously built another branch, clear artifacts before building:
+  - `rm -rf dist builds .cache`
+
 ## Dapp Developer Resources
 
 - [Extend MetaMask's features w/ MetaMask Snaps.](https://docs.metamask.io/snaps/)