diff --git a/nnn.1 b/nnn.1
index f78ea132..84f907e8 100644
--- a/nnn.1
+++ b/nnn.1
@@ -358,6 +358,7 @@ separated by \fI;\fR:
     4. To disable directory refresh after running a \fIcommand as plugin\fR,
        prefix with \fB-_\fR
     5. To skip user confirmation after command execution, suffix with \fB*\fR
+       Note: Do not use \fB*\fR with programs those run and exit e.g. cat
 
     export NNN_PLUG='y:-_sync*'
 
diff --git a/plugins/README.md b/plugins/README.md
index 03065c36..d6a3ddba 100644
--- a/plugins/README.md
+++ b/plugins/README.md
@@ -122,6 +122,8 @@ export NNN_PLUG='s:_smplayer $nnn*;n:-_vim /home/vaio/Dropbox/Public/synced_note
 
 Now there will be no prompt after <kbd>;s</kbd> and <kbd>;n</kbd>.
 
+Note: Do not use `*` with programs those run and exit e.g. cat.
+
 #### Run GUI app as plugin
 
 To run a GUI app as plugin, add a `|` after `_`. For example: