diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index c631638..59f9885 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ To prepare a release:
 1. Create a branch (e.g. `prepare-v0.24.0`)
 2. Bump `version` in `package.json`
 3. Run `pnpm version:sync` to update `cli/Cargo.toml`, `cli/Cargo.lock`, and `packages/dashboard/package.json`
-4. Write the changelog entry in `CHANGELOG.md` at the top, under a new `## <version>` heading, wrapped in `<!-- release:start -->` and `<!-- release:end -->` markers
+4. Write the changelog entry in `CHANGELOG.md` at the top, under a new `## <version>` heading, wrapped in `<!-- release:start -->` and `<!-- release:end -->` markers. Remove the `<!-- release:start -->` and `<!-- release:end -->` markers from the previous release entry so only the new release has markers.
 5. Add a matching entry to `docs/src/app/changelog/page.mdx` at the top (below the `# Changelog` heading)
 6. Open a PR and merge to `main`
 
@@ -51,16 +51,12 @@ When the PR merges, CI compares `package.json` version to what's on npm. If it d
 
 Review the git log since the last release and write the entry in `CHANGELOG.md`. Follow the existing format and voice. Group changes under `### New Features`, `### Bug Fixes`, `### Improvements`, etc. Bold the feature/fix name, then describe it concisely. Reference PR numbers in parentheses.
 
-Wrap the release notes (everything between the `## <version>` heading and the previous version) in markers so CI can extract them for the GitHub release:
+Wrap the release notes (everything between the `## <version>` heading and the previous version) in markers so CI can extract them for the GitHub release. Only the current release should have markers; remove the `<!-- release:start -->` and `<!-- release:end -->` markers from any previous release entry:
 
 ```markdown
-## 0.24.0
+## 0.24.1
 
 <!-- release:start -->
-### New Features
-
-- **Foo command** - Added `foo` command for bar (#1234)
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
 - Fixed **baz** not working when qux is enabled (#1235)
@@ -68,10 +64,13 @@ Wrap the release notes (everything between the `## <version>` heading and the pr
 ### Contributors
 
 - @ctate
-- @somecontributor
 <!-- release:end -->
 
-## 0.23.3
+## 0.24.0
+
+### New Features
+
+- **Foo command** - Added `foo` command for bar (#1234)
 ```
 
 Include a `### Contributors` section listing the GitHub usernames (with `@` prefix) of everyone who contributed to the release. Check the git log between the previous tag and HEAD to find them.
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ce3d13e..89f4224 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,8 +1,19 @@
 # agent-browser
 
+## 0.25.1
+
+<!-- release:start -->
+### Improvements
+
+- **Embedded dashboard** - The observability dashboard is now bundled directly into the CLI binary using `rust-embed`, eliminating the need for `dashboard install`. The dashboard is available immediately after installing agent-browser (#1169)
+
+### Contributors
+
+- @ctate
+<!-- release:end -->
+
 ## 0.25.0
 
-<!-- release:start -->
 ### New Features
 
 - **AI chat command** - Added `chat` command for AI-powered browser automation. Supports single-shot mode (`chat "open google.com"`) and an interactive REPL. The AI agent can execute any agent-browser command via tool calls. Requires `AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY`. Configure the model with `--model` or `AI_GATEWAY_MODEL` (#1160, #1163)
@@ -26,7 +37,6 @@
 - @ctate
 - @jin-2-kakaoent
 - @hyunjinee
-<!-- release:end -->
 
 ## 0.24.1
 
diff --git a/cli/Cargo.lock b/cli/Cargo.lock
index fe93e40..e093a4f 100644
--- a/cli/Cargo.lock
+++ b/cli/Cargo.lock
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "agent-browser"
-version = "0.25.0"
+version = "0.25.1"
 dependencies = [
  "aes-gcm",
  "async-trait",
diff --git a/cli/Cargo.toml b/cli/Cargo.toml
index 5899c81..b57dfc7 100644
--- a/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "agent-browser"
-version = "0.25.0"
+version = "0.25.1"
 edition = "2021"
 description = "Fast browser automation CLI for AI agents"
 license = "Apache-2.0"
diff --git a/docs/src/app/changelog/page.mdx b/docs/src/app/changelog/page.mdx
index 23c8721..e54cd46 100644
--- a/docs/src/app/changelog/page.mdx
+++ b/docs/src/app/changelog/page.mdx
@@ -1,5 +1,15 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## v0.25.1
+
+<p className="text-[#888] text-sm">April 6, 2026</p>
+
+### Improvements
+
+- **Embedded dashboard** - The observability dashboard is now bundled directly into the CLI binary using `rust-embed`, eliminating the need for `dashboard install`. The dashboard is available immediately after installing agent-browser (#1169)
+
+---
+
 ## v0.25.0
 
 <p className="text-[#888] text-sm">April 6, 2026</p>
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 33a78c6..cb7668f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "agent-browser",
-  "version": "0.25.0",
+  "version": "0.25.1",
   "description": "Browser automation CLI for AI agents",
   "type": "module",
   "files": [
diff --git a/packages/dashboard/package.json b/packages/dashboard/package.json
index 7ef15a3..41f5d7b 100644
--- a/packages/dashboard/package.json
+++ b/packages/dashboard/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "dashboard",
-  "version": "0.25.0",
+  "version": "0.25.1",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "next dev",