diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 9a9b33a..e234171 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 # HOST=0.0.0.0                       # Uvicorn bind host (only when APP_MODE=web).
 # PORT=8080                          # Uvicorn port.
 # WORKERS=1                          # Uvicorn worker count.
-APP_VERSION=v2.9.0                 # Matches dockerhub compose.
+APP_VERSION=v2.9.1                 # Matches dockerhub compose.
 
 ############################
 # Theming
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index b59d05b..ea8e991 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,6 +9,22 @@ This format follows Keep a Changelog principles and aims for Semantic Versioning
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 ### Summary
+_No unreleased changes yet_
+
+### Added
+_None_
+
+### Changed
+_None_
+
+### Removed
+_None_
+
+### Fixed
+_None_
+
+## [2.9.1] - 2025-10-17
+### Summary
 Improved similar cards section with refresh button and reduced sidebar animation distractions.
 
 ### Added
diff --git a/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md b/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md
index 8ccc05b..39fbda5 100644
--- a/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,14 +1,13 @@
 # MTG Python Deckbuilder ${VERSION}
 
 ### Summary
-Improved similar cards section with refresh button and reduced sidebar animation distractions.
+_No unreleased changes yet_
 
 ### Added
-- Similar cards now have a refresh button to see different recommendations without reloading the page
-- Explanation text clarifying that similarities are based on shared themes and tags
+_None_
 
 ### Changed
-- Sidebar generally no longer animates during page loads and partial updates, reducing visual distractions
+_None_
 
 ### Removed
 _None_
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 07252d5..768c2fd 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ services:
       # WEB_THEME_FILTER_PREWARM: "0"
       WEB_AUTO_ENFORCE: "0"         # 1=auto-run compliance export after builds
       WEB_CUSTOM_EXPORT_BASE: ""    # Optional: custom base dir for deck export artifacts
-      APP_VERSION: "2.9.0"          # Displayed version label (set per release/tag)
+      APP_VERSION: "2.9.1"          # Displayed version label (set per release/tag)
 
       # ------------------------------------------------------------------
       # Misc / Land Selection (Step 7) Environment Tuning
diff --git a/dockerhub-docker-compose.yml b/dockerhub-docker-compose.yml
index 5378247..10e2c77 100644
--- a/dockerhub-docker-compose.yml
+++ b/dockerhub-docker-compose.yml
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ services:
       # WEB_THEME_FILTER_PREWARM: "0"
       WEB_AUTO_ENFORCE: "0"         # 1=auto-run compliance export after builds
       WEB_CUSTOM_EXPORT_BASE: ""    # Optional: custom base dir for deck export artifacts
-      APP_VERSION: "2.9.0"          # Displayed version label (set per release/tag)
+      APP_VERSION: "2.9.1"          # Displayed version label (set per release/tag)
 
       # ------------------------------------------------------------------
       # Misc / Land Selection (Step 7) Environment Tuning
diff --git a/docs/releases/v2.9.1.md b/docs/releases/v2.9.1.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b0c6bfe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/releases/v2.9.1.md
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+# MTG Python Deckbuilder v2.9.1
+
+### Summary
+Improved similar cards section with refresh button and reduced sidebar animation distractions.
+
+### Added
+- Similar cards now have a refresh button to see different recommendations without reloading the page
+- Explanation text clarifying that similarities are based on shared themes and tags
+
+### Changed
+- Sidebar generally no longer animates during page loads and partial updates, reducing visual distractions
+
+### Removed
+_None_
+
+### Fixed
+_None_
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index bf67e36..a02f71b 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
 [project]
 name = "mtg-deckbuilder"
-version = "2.9.0"
+version = "2.9.1"
 description = "A command-line tool for building and analyzing Magic: The Gathering decks"
 readme = "README.md"
 license = {file = "LICENSE"}