diff --git a/cli/VERSION b/cli/VERSION
index 437459c..e70b452 100644
--- a/cli/VERSION
+++ b/cli/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-2.5.0
+2.6.0
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index b2c3f2d..3da4252 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "podcli",
-  "version": "2.5.0",
+  "version": "2.6.0",
   "private": true,
   "description": "AI-powered podcast clip generator for TikTok/YouTube Shorts. Transcribe, find viral moments, export vertical clips with burned captions.",
   "type": "module",