docs: recommend archive snapshot downloads (#388)

emmajam · web-flow · commit a969650cb4b3 · 2026-05-06T15:14:56.000+01:00
* docs: recommend archive snapshot downloads

* Update src/pages/cli/download.mdx

* Update src/pages/guide/node/rpc.mdx

* Update src/pages/guide/node/installation.mdx
diff --git a/src/pages/cli/download.mdx b/src/pages/cli/download.mdx
@@ -22,27 +22,20 @@ tempo download [flags]
 | `-u, --url <url>` | Download a specific snapshot URL |
 | `--list` | List available snapshots |
 | `--resumable` | Resume an interrupted download |
-| `--minimal` | Download minimal snapshot (pruned state, suitable for validators) |
-| `--archive` | Download full archive snapshot (suitable for RPC nodes) |
+| `--archive` | Download an archive snapshot. Recommended for partner validators and RPC nodes. |
 
 ## Examples
 
-Download the latest archive snapshot (for RPC nodes):
+Download the latest recommended mainnet snapshot:
 
 ```bash
-tempo download --archive
+tempo download --chain mainnet --archive
 ```
 
-Download the latest minimal snapshot (for validators):
+Download the latest recommended testnet snapshot:
 
 ```bash
-tempo download --minimal
-```
-
-Download a snapshot for a specific chain:
-
-```bash
-tempo download --archive --chain moderato
+tempo download --chain moderato --archive
 ```
 
 List available snapshots:
diff --git a/src/pages/guide/node/installation.mdx b/src/pages/guide/node/installation.mdx
@@ -49,19 +49,14 @@ docker logs tempo
 Downloading a snapshot lets your node skip syncing from genesis and start participating much faster. This is recommended for both RPC nodes and validators.
 
 ::::code-group
-```bash [Minimal (validators)]
-tempo download --chain mainnet --minimal
-```
-```bash [Full (RPC / dApp backends)]
-tempo download --chain mainnet
-```
-```bash [Archive (indexers / RPC providers)]
+```bash [Mainnet]
 tempo download --chain mainnet --archive
 ```
+```bash [Testnet]
+tempo download --chain moderato --archive
+```
 ::::
 
-For testnet, replace `mainnet` with `moderato`. See [snapshots.tempoxyz.dev](https://snapshots.tempoxyz.dev/) for detailed component sizes and download options.
-
 ## Verifying Releases
 
 All release artifacts are cryptographically signed. We recommend verifying signatures before running any binary.
diff --git a/src/pages/guide/node/validator-setup.mdx b/src/pages/guide/node/validator-setup.mdx
@@ -83,16 +83,16 @@ Once the Tempo team adds your validator on-chain, it will enter the active set i
 
 ## Running the validator
 
-The process for running a validator node is very similar to [running a full node](/guide/node/rpc). 
+The process for running a validator node is very similar to [running a full node](/guide/node/rpc).
 
 You should start by downloading the latest snapshot. Downloading the snapshot allows your validator to start participating in consensus much faster.
 
 ::::code-group
 ```bash [Mainnet]
-tempo download --chain mainnet
+tempo download --chain mainnet --archive
 ```
 ```bash [Testnet]
-tempo download --chain moderato
+tempo download --chain moderato --archive
 ```
 ::::
 
