diff --git a/.bumpversion.cfg b/.bumpversion.cfg
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+[bumpversion]
+current_version = 0.9.0
+commit = True
+message = Release v{new_version}
+tag = True
+tag_name = v{new_version}
+
+[bumpversion:file:vimiv/__init__.py]
+serialize = ({major}, {minor}, {patch})
+
+[bumpversion:file:misc/org.karlch.vimiv.qt.metainfo.xml]
+search = <!-- Add new releases here -->
+replace = <!-- Add new releases here -->
+	<release version="{new_version}" date="{now:%Y-%m-%d}"/>
+
+[bumpversion:file:docs/changelog.rst]
+search = (unreleased)
+replace = ({now:%Y-%m-%d})