diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index cbdcadb..86d4881 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -93,3 +93,17 @@ The application exposes a REST API for remotly uploading sample data. The API en
 ## Containerization
 
 The application should be prepared for deployment using containerization. It should extend minimal Node 24 LTS container image.
+
+## Updates
+
+Always use `scripts/new-version.js` script to make a new release.
+
+Correct procedure to make a new release:
+
+- Review the code changes and ensure everything is working.
+- Run `npm run build` to build the React application.
+- Run `npm test` to execute the test suite and ensure all tests pass.
+- Prepare a commit message describing the changes made.
+- Use `scripts/new-version.js` to create a new version and commit the changes. Use `--force` option if repository is not clean.
+- Don't push the changes without approval.
+- Don't build docker image without approval.
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 8df1695..06a55be 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "jmespath-playground",
-  "version": "1.2.3",
+  "version": "1.2.4",
   "description": "A React-based web application for testing JMESPath expressions against JSON data",
   "main": "index.js",
   "scripts": {