diff --git a/pkgs/applications/editors/vscode/vscode.nix b/pkgs/applications/editors/vscode/vscode.nix
index 967cd45946f..306bb115ef4 100644
--- a/pkgs/applications/editors/vscode/vscode.nix
+++ b/pkgs/applications/editors/vscode/vscode.nix
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ in
     # The update script doesn't correctly change the hash for darwin, so please:
     # nixpkgs-update: no auto update
 
+    # Please backport all compatible updates to the stable release.
+    # This is important for the extension ecosystem.
     version = "1.43.0";
     pname = "vscode";