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+"@fission-ai/openspec": minor
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+### New Features
+
+- **Stores (very early beta)** — Introduces stores as a simpler way to organize specs and changes, replacing the workspace and initiative model. This feature is in very early beta — expect rough edges and breaking changes in upcoming releases.
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+### Bug Fixes
+
+- **Config parsing** — Configuration values wrapped in JSON containers are now parsed correctly.
+</content>
+</invoke>