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@@ -73,6 +73,8 @@ Lines of source code to provide context in stack traces. This is easier in inter
 
 Local variable names and values for each stack frame, where possible. Restrictions apply on some platforms, for example it’s may only be possible to collect the values of parameters passed into each function, or it may be completely impossible to collect this information at all.
 
+This functionality should be gated behind the `includeLocalVariables` option, which is `true` by default.
+
 ## Desymbolication
 
 Turn compiled or obfuscated code/method names in stack traces back into the original. Desymbolication always requires Sentry backend support. Not necessary for many languages.