diff --git a/man1/skopeo.1 b/man1/skopeo.1
index e232334a..e1260b07 100644
--- a/man1/skopeo.1
+++ b/man1/skopeo.1
@@ -62,7 +62,8 @@ Get image layers
 name of the image to retrieve layers
 .TP
 .B standalone-sign
-Create a signature using local files
+Create a signature using local files.
+This is primarily a debugging tool and should not be part of your normal operational workflow.
 .sp
 .B manifest
 path to file containing manifest of image
@@ -78,6 +79,7 @@ write signature to given file
 .TP
 .B standalone-verify
 Verify a signature using local files, digest will be printed on success.
+This is primarily a debugging tool and should not be part of your normal operational workflow.
 .sp
 .B manifest
 Path to file containing manifest of image