diff --git a/.opencode/command/release-notes.md b/.opencode/command/release-notes.md
index c2e4f30..55382f8 100644
--- a/.opencode/command/release-notes.md
+++ b/.opencode/command/release-notes.md
@@ -28,4 +28,5 @@ After reviewing the generated notes:
 - confirm the `package.json` version matches the intended release tag when one is provided
 - tighten wording only when it improves clarity
 - preserve the existing section structure unless there is a strong reason to merge sections
+- suggest saving the finalized notes to `release-notes/v<version>.md` when a version is known
 - suggest a `gh release create` command if the user wants to publish next
diff --git a/MAINTAINERS.md b/MAINTAINERS.md
index 127cc6f..97cbc50 100644
--- a/MAINTAINERS.md
+++ b/MAINTAINERS.md
@@ -39,6 +39,18 @@ The generator:
 - groups the remaining changes into short user-facing sections
 - can create a draft GitHub release when `--draft` is provided
 
+Store finalized notes in `release-notes/` as versioned Markdown files such as `release-notes/v0.0.2.md`.
+
+Recommended release flow:
+
+```sh
+pnpm -s release:notes
+# edit and save the final copy in release-notes/v0.0.2.md
+gh release create v0.0.2 --target main --title v0.0.2 --notes-file release-notes/v0.0.2.md
+```
+
+For now, prefer patch releases while the project is still in rapid early development unless there is a clear reason to cut a minor or major release.
+
 ## OpenCode slash command
 
 For convenience inside OpenCode, use:
diff --git a/release-notes/README.md b/release-notes/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..06b29c6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/release-notes/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+# Release Notes
+
+Store finalized release notes in this folder as versioned Markdown files.
+
+Recommended naming:
+
+- `release-notes/v0.0.2.md`
+
+Typical flow:
+
+1. Generate a draft with `pnpm -s release:notes`.
+2. Copy the final edited notes into a versioned file in this folder.
+3. Publish with `gh release create <tag> --title <tag> --notes-file release-notes/<tag>.md`.
diff --git a/release-notes/v0.0.2.md b/release-notes/v0.0.2.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3162477
--- /dev/null
+++ b/release-notes/v0.0.2.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+## Added
+
+- Support keyword research in many more countries.
+- Created the official Docker image CD.
+
+Full Changelog: https://github.com/bensenescu/open-seo/compare/v0.0.1...main