diff --git a/packages/cli/src/main.rs b/packages/cli/src/main.rs
index 436615ee3..1a0863feb 100644
--- a/packages/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/packages/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -41,6 +41,10 @@ async fn main() {
     }
 
     let args = TraceController::initialize();
+
+    #[cfg(debug_assertions)]
+    tracing::warn!("CLI was built with debug profile. Commands will run slower.");
+
     let result = match args.action {
         Commands::Translate(opts) => opts.translate(),
         Commands::New(opts) => opts.create(),