diff --git a/docs/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/flags/flags.md b/docs/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/flags/flags.md
index d48b7412cfb..353d6f25eb2 100644
--- a/docs/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/flags/flags.md
+++ b/docs/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/flags/flags.md
@@ -30,26 +30,26 @@ Flags passed as command line arguments take precedence over those configured via
## Available flags
-| flag | default value |
-| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
-| ["disable-plugins"](#disable-plug-ins) | false |
-| "disable-adjust-origin" | false |
-| "disable-cmmn" | true |
-| "disable-dmn" | false |
-| "disable-form" | false |
-| ["disable-httl-hint"](#disable-history-time-to-live-hint) | false |
-| ["default-httl"](#default-history-time-to-live) | false |
-| "disable-platform" | false |
-| "disable-zeebe" | false |
-| "disable-remote-interaction" | false |
-| "single-instance" | false |
-| "user-data-dir" | [Electron default](../search-paths) |
-| ["display-version"](#custom-display-version-label) | `undefined` |
-| ["zeebe-ssl-certificate"](#zeebe-ssl-certificate) | `undefined` |
-| ["c7-engine-version"](#default-execution-platform-version) | `undefined` |
-| ["c8-engine-version"](#default-execution-platform-version) | `undefined` |
-| ["enable-new-context-pad"](#enable-new-context-pad) | `false` |
-| ["enable-connector-templates"](#enable-connector-templates) | `false` |
+| flag | default value |
+| ------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
+| ["disable-plugins"](#disable-plug-ins) | false |
+| "disable-adjust-origin" | false |
+| "disable-cmmn" | true |
+| "disable-dmn" | false |
+| "disable-form" | false |
+| ["disable-httl-hint"](#disable-history-time-to-live-hint) | false |
+| ["default-httl"](#default-history-time-to-live) | false |
+| "disable-platform" | false |
+| "disable-zeebe" | false |
+| "disable-remote-interaction" | false |
+| "single-instance" | false |
+| "user-data-dir" | [Electron default](../search-paths) |
+| ["display-version"](#custom-display-version-label) | `undefined` |
+| ["zeebe-ssl-certificate"](#zeebe-ssl-certificate) | `undefined` |
+| ["c7-engine-version"](#default-execution-platform-version) | `undefined` |
+| ["c8-engine-version"](#default-execution-platform-version) | `undefined` |
+| ["enable-new-context-pad"](#enable-new-context-pad) | `false` |
+| ["disable-connector-templates"](#disable-connector-templates) | `false` |
## Examples
@@ -153,14 +153,14 @@ To use the new context pad, configure your `flags.json` as follows:
-### Enable Connector templates
+### Disable Connector templates
-To enable the automatic fetching of Camunda 8 Connector templates, configure your `flags.json` as follows:
+Camunda 8 only
+
+To [disable automatic Connector template fetching](../use-connectors.md#automatic-connector-template-fetching), configure your `flags.json` as follows:
```json
{
- "enable-connector-templates": true
+ "disable-connector-templates": true
}
```
-
-[Learn more about using Connectors](../use-connectors.md).
diff --git a/docs/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/use-connectors.md b/docs/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/use-connectors.md
index f511be21c5a..921b5c0f693 100644
--- a/docs/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/use-connectors.md
+++ b/docs/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/use-connectors.md
@@ -6,17 +6,19 @@ description: "Learn how to use Camunda 8 Connectors in Desktop Modeler."
Camunda 8 only
-To use [Camunda 8 Connectors](../../connectors/out-of-the-box-connectors/available-connectors-overview.md) in Desktop Modeler, enable [automatic fetching](#fetch-camunda-8-connector-templates-automatically) of the respective Connector templates. Alternatively, for greater control, you may [fetch and configure templates manually](#add-camunda-8-connector-templates-manually).
+Use [Camunda 8 Connectors](../../connectors/introduction.md) to access a growing range of external services or communication protocols.
-## Fetch Camunda 8 Connector templates automatically
+Desktop Modeler automatically fetches and updates [element templates](./element-templates/about-templates.md) for [pre-built Connectors](../../connectors/out-of-the-box-connectors/available-connectors-overview.md) from the [Camunda Marketplace](https://marketplace.camunda.com/en-US/listing?pl=3038&attr=20486&cat=107792&locale=en-US). This happens automatically, in the background, unless explicitly [disabled](#disable-automatic-connector-template-fetching). Connector templates can also be provided [manually](#add-connector-templates-manually), offering you full control over the building blocks provided by the modeler.
-You can enable automatic fetching of Connector templates for [Camunda 8 Connectors](../../connectors/out-of-the-box-connectors/available-connectors-overview.md) through the [`enable-connector-templates` flag](./flags/flags.md#enable-connector-templates). Once set, it will fetch Camunda 8 Connector templates in the background and you'll be able to use them in your BPMN diagrams.
+## Automatic Connector template fetching
-On startup, a notification indicates if the templates are up to date or have been updated:
+Automatic Connector template fetching is enabled by default, and notifies you of any updates or errors.
+
+After an update check has concluded, a notification indicates if the templates are up to date or have been updated:
-In case of an error you'll see a nofication:
+In case of an error you'll see a notification:
@@ -24,11 +26,16 @@ Once fetched, you can use the templates in the Camunda 8 BPMN editor.
-## Add Camunda 8 Connector templates manually
+## Disable automatic Connector template fetching
+
+Disable automatic fetching of Connector templates using the `#disable-connector-templates` [feature flag](./flags/flags.md#disable-connector-templates).
+
+## Add Connector templates manually
-For greater control, you can download individual Camunda 8 Connector templates manually through the [Camunda Marketplace website](https://marketplace.camunda.com/) and make them available in Desktop Modeler via the [standard element template search paths](./element-templates/configuring-templates.md).
+For full control over the building blocks offered by Desktop Modeler, download element templates for individual Camunda 8 Connectors manually (for example, through the [Camunda Marketplace](https://marketplace.camunda.com/)). Make them available to Desktop Modeler via the element template [search paths](./element-templates/configuring-templates.md).
## Additional resources
-- [Learn about Camunda 8 Connectors](../../connectors/out-of-the-box-connectors/available-connectors-overview.md)
-- [Desktop Modeler flags](./flags/flags.md)
+- [About Camunda 8 Connectors](../../connectors/out-of-the-box-connectors/available-connectors-overview.md)
+- [About Element Templates](./element-templates/about-templates.md)
+- [Desktop Modeler flags](./flags/flags.md#disable-connector-templates)
diff --git a/docs/reference/release-notes/860.md b/docs/reference/release-notes/860.md
index 5c1dc9ad6b3..44f098418d5 100644
--- a/docs/reference/release-notes/860.md
+++ b/docs/reference/release-notes/860.md
@@ -27,10 +27,12 @@ keywords:
-You can now enable automatic fetching of Camunda 8 Connector templates in Desktop Modeler, so you can always use the latest templates in your BPMN diagrams. This feature enhances workflow efficiency and reduces setup time.
+Modeler now offers templates in BPMN diagrams for pre-built Camunda 8 Connectors. This ensures you can easily connect to a growing list of services and protocols, out of the box.
-- To enable automatic fetching, set the `enable-connector-templates` flag to `true`.
-- To learn more about this feature, see [use Connectors](/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/use-connectors.md).
+- To learn more about this feature, see [use Connectors](/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/use-connectors.md).
+- To disable this feature, configure the [`disable-connector-templates` flag](/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/flags/flags.md#disable-connector-templates).
+
+
### Get started with human task orchestration
diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-8.5/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/flags/flags.md b/versioned_docs/version-8.5/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/flags/flags.md
index 5e7dbea6ab5..353d6f25eb2 100644
--- a/versioned_docs/version-8.5/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/flags/flags.md
+++ b/versioned_docs/version-8.5/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/flags/flags.md
@@ -30,25 +30,26 @@ Flags passed as command line arguments take precedence over those configured via
## Available flags
-| flag | default value |
-| ---------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
-| ["disable-plugins"](#disable-plug-ins) | false |
-| "disable-adjust-origin" | false |
-| "disable-cmmn" | true |
-| "disable-dmn" | false |
-| "disable-form" | false |
-| ["disable-httl-hint"](#disable-history-time-to-live-hint) | false |
-| ["default-httl"](#default-history-time-to-live) | false |
-| "disable-platform" | false |
-| "disable-zeebe" | false |
-| "disable-remote-interaction" | false |
-| "single-instance" | false |
-| "user-data-dir" | [Electron default](../search-paths) |
-| ["display-version"](#custom-display-version-label) | `undefined` |
-| ["zeebe-ssl-certificate"](#zeebe-ssl-certificate) | `undefined` |
-| ["c7-engine-version"](#default-execution-platform-version) | `undefined` |
-| ["c8-engine-version"](#default-execution-platform-version) | `undefined` |
-| ["enable-new-context-pad"](#enable-new-context-pad) | `false` |
+| flag | default value |
+| ------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
+| ["disable-plugins"](#disable-plug-ins) | false |
+| "disable-adjust-origin" | false |
+| "disable-cmmn" | true |
+| "disable-dmn" | false |
+| "disable-form" | false |
+| ["disable-httl-hint"](#disable-history-time-to-live-hint) | false |
+| ["default-httl"](#default-history-time-to-live) | false |
+| "disable-platform" | false |
+| "disable-zeebe" | false |
+| "disable-remote-interaction" | false |
+| "single-instance" | false |
+| "user-data-dir" | [Electron default](../search-paths) |
+| ["display-version"](#custom-display-version-label) | `undefined` |
+| ["zeebe-ssl-certificate"](#zeebe-ssl-certificate) | `undefined` |
+| ["c7-engine-version"](#default-execution-platform-version) | `undefined` |
+| ["c8-engine-version"](#default-execution-platform-version) | `undefined` |
+| ["enable-new-context-pad"](#enable-new-context-pad) | `false` |
+| ["disable-connector-templates"](#disable-connector-templates) | `false` |
## Examples
@@ -151,3 +152,15 @@ To use the new context pad, configure your `flags.json` as follows:
```
+
+### Disable Connector templates
+
+Camunda 8 only
+
+To [disable automatic Connector template fetching](../use-connectors.md#automatic-connector-template-fetching), configure your `flags.json` as follows:
+
+```json
+{
+ "disable-connector-templates": true
+}
+```
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new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..921b5c0f693
--- /dev/null
+++ b/versioned_docs/version-8.5/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/use-connectors.md
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+---
+id: use-connectors
+title: Use Connectors
+description: "Learn how to use Camunda 8 Connectors in Desktop Modeler."
+---
+
+Camunda 8 only
+
+Use [Camunda 8 Connectors](../../connectors/introduction.md) to access a growing range of external services or communication protocols.
+
+Desktop Modeler automatically fetches and updates [element templates](./element-templates/about-templates.md) for [pre-built Connectors](../../connectors/out-of-the-box-connectors/available-connectors-overview.md) from the [Camunda Marketplace](https://marketplace.camunda.com/en-US/listing?pl=3038&attr=20486&cat=107792&locale=en-US). This happens automatically, in the background, unless explicitly [disabled](#disable-automatic-connector-template-fetching). Connector templates can also be provided [manually](#add-connector-templates-manually), offering you full control over the building blocks provided by the modeler.
+
+## Automatic Connector template fetching
+
+Automatic Connector template fetching is enabled by default, and notifies you of any updates or errors.
+
+After an update check has concluded, a notification indicates if the templates are up to date or have been updated:
+
+
+
+In case of an error you'll see a notification:
+
+
+
+Once fetched, you can use the templates in the Camunda 8 BPMN editor.
+
+
+
+## Disable automatic Connector template fetching
+
+Disable automatic fetching of Connector templates using the `#disable-connector-templates` [feature flag](./flags/flags.md#disable-connector-templates).
+
+## Add Connector templates manually
+
+For full control over the building blocks offered by Desktop Modeler, download element templates for individual Camunda 8 Connectors manually (for example, through the [Camunda Marketplace](https://marketplace.camunda.com/)). Make them available to Desktop Modeler via the element template [search paths](./element-templates/configuring-templates.md).
+
+## Additional resources
+
+- [About Camunda 8 Connectors](../../connectors/out-of-the-box-connectors/available-connectors-overview.md)
+- [About Element Templates](./element-templates/about-templates.md)
+- [Desktop Modeler flags](./flags/flags.md#disable-connector-templates)
diff --git a/versioned_sidebars/version-8.5-sidebars.json b/versioned_sidebars/version-8.5-sidebars.json
index 87a4cfd1f55..397dcd503ce 100644
--- a/versioned_sidebars/version-8.5-sidebars.json
+++ b/versioned_sidebars/version-8.5-sidebars.json
@@ -176,6 +176,7 @@
"components/modeler/desktop-modeler/model-your-first-diagram",
"components/modeler/desktop-modeler/connect-to-camunda-8",
"components/modeler/desktop-modeler/start-instance",
+ "components/modeler/desktop-modeler/use-connectors",
{
"type": "category",
"label": "Element templates",