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+# Release workflow
+
+## Update changelog
+
+- CHANGELOG.md in the repository root
+- The changelog.txt file in mod directories
+
+Pull requests will usually have suggestions for changelog entries.
+
+## Plugins and packages
+
+1. Bump the version in the `package.json` file
+2. Run `pnpm install` in the repository root
+3. Run `pnpm adduser` to authenticate
+4. Run `pnpm publish` in the plugin/package directory
+
+Before confirming the publish, ensure the packed size is approximately the same size as the last version (or within the expected size)
+
+After publishing, test creating and installing the plugin on a fresh install.
+
+## Lua mods
+
+To publish lua mods like clusterio_lib, start by building from source:
+
+    pnpm run build-mod
+
+or download the latest artifacts from the CI. When uploading the mods to the mod portal, make sure the latest version is the last version uploaded, as the game/mod portal/ingame updater isn't consistent in how it figures out the "latest version"
+
+## Release notes
+
+Release notes are expected to be published alongside new releases. We use the github releases system as well as posting in the #announcements channel on the discord. Major releases may warrant a ping.