diff --git a/.github/CHANGELOG.md b/.github/CHANGELOG.md
index 971a12e2..83797626 100644
--- a/.github/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/.github/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## ⚡️ 1.8.6 - Implementation of VueX [PR: #271](https://github.com/Lissy93/dashy/pull/271)
+- New state management pattern, which should lead to a more organized code base long term, and will also make building out the new UI editor significantly easier to do in a clean and reliable way
+
 ## 💄 1.8.5 - Lots of Requested UI Improvements [PR #261](https://github.com/Lissy93/dashy/pull/261)
 - Adds an option for landing URL in workspace, Re: #255
 - Switches to a new API for generative icons, Re: #163
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index cbbf243f..538c617f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Dashy",
-  "version": "1.8.5",
+  "version": "1.8.6",
   "license": "MIT",
   "main": "server",
   "scripts": {
@@ -93,4 +93,4 @@
     "> 1%",
     "last 2 versions"
   ]
-}
+}
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