diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 622b62e..ad8cd0c 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ The project follows Semantic Versioning.
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [0.1.9] - 2026-08-25
+
 - Updated the immutable tool-cache action to signed `v1.0.1`, retaining each
   verified fetch event in the ephemeral runner diagnostic bundle for durable
   OpenObserve evidence after teardown.
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
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--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-0.1.8
+0.1.9