diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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--- a/CHANGELOG.md
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@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ The project follows Semantic Versioning.
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [0.1.27] - 2026-09-28
+
 - **`rust-supply-chain` tool defaults refreshed.** `cargo_audit_version`
   now defaults to 0.22.2 and `cargo_machete_version` to 0.9.2, the current
   upstream releases. Both remain caller-overridable inputs; only the
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
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--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-0.1.26
+0.1.27