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Set up `cargo release` to help us with releases

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#408 opened on Jan 23, 2026

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We have great release infra thanks to dist, but nothing to help us bump version numbers and update changelogs. Let's set up cargo release to help with that: https://axodotdev.github.io/cargo-dist/book/workspaces/cargo-release-guide.html.

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Follow the cargo release guide to configure version bumps and changelog generation for this Rust project. Add a `[workspace.metadata]` section in Cargo.toml and test with `cargo release` commands.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
release
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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Git
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75