diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b8eb3e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+0.8.2-dev.2+20260128.2346.9eaa681.main
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diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 73b649c..595683e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "gims",
-  "version": "0.8.2",
+  "version": "0.8.2-dev.2+20260128.2346.9eaa681.main",
   "description": "Git Made Simple – AI‑powered git helper with smart insights, stats & code review",
   "author": "S41R4J",
   "license": "MIT",
@@ -43,4 +43,4 @@
     "test": "echo \"Enhanced GIMS v$(node -p \"require('./package.json').version\") - All systems operational!\"",
     "postinstall": "echo \"🚀 GIMS installed! Quick start: 'g setup --api-key gemini' then 'g s' to see status. Full help: 'g --help'\""
   }
-}
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+}