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+---
+'@powersync/node': patch
+---
+
+Update readme to reflect alpha status.
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 This package has an API similar to the PowerSync web SDK, for which a summary of features is available [here](https://docs.powersync.com/client-sdk-references/js-web).
 
+## Alpha Release
+
+The `@powersync/node` package is currently in an Alpha release.
+
 # Installation
 
 ## Install Package