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+# Release Checklist
+
+* [ ] Increment version in CMakeLists.txt
+* [ ] Update CHANGELOG.
+* [ ] Update Copyright year in About dialog.
+* [ ] Update authors in About dialog and AUTHORS file.
+* [ ] Update AppStream.
+* [ ] Fill out GitHub release.
+* [ ] Make Flathub release.
+* [ ] Announce on social.