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+# Word Search v0.1 Release
+
+**Release Date:** December 6, 2025
+
+## Downloads
+
+### Linux
+- **WordSearch-v0.1-linux** - Linux x86_64 executable
+  - Download and run: `chmod +x WordSearch-v0.1-linux && ./WordSearch-v0.1-linux`
+
+### Windows
+- **WordSearch-v0.1-windows.exe** - Windows executable (build on Windows)
+  - To build: Run `build.bat` on a Windows machine
+
+### macOS
+- **WordSearch-v0.1-macos.app** - macOS application bundle (build on macOS)
+  - To build: Run `./build.sh` on a macOS machine
+
+## What's New in v0.1
+
+Initial release with the following features:
+
+- Interactive word search puzzle generator
+- Drag-to-select gameplay
+- PDF export functionality
+- 8-directional word placement
+- Auto-resizing window
+- Visual feedback for found words
+- Duplicate word prevention
+
+## System Requirements
+
+- **Linux**: x86_64 architecture, GTK+ libraries
+- **Windows**: Windows 10 or later
+- **macOS**: macOS 10.13 or later
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Download the appropriate executable for your platform
+2. Make it executable (Linux/macOS): `chmod +x WordSearch-v0.1-*`
+3. Run the application
+
+## Building from Source
+
+If you prefer to build from source:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://git.firebugit.com/ksmith/WordSearch.git
+cd WordSearch
+git checkout v0.1
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+./build.sh  # Linux/macOS
+# or
+build.bat   # Windows
+```
+
+## Known Issues
+
+None reported yet.
+
+## Feedback
+
+For issues or suggestions, please contact the repository owner at keith@firebugit.com
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