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@@ -6,6 +6,12 @@ Format follows [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/).
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [1.5.30] - 2026-01-17
+
+### Fixed
+- Output templates in `plan-phase`, `execute-phase`, and `audit-milestone` now render markdown correctly instead of showing literal backticks
+- Next-step suggestions now consistently recommend `/gsd:discuss-phase` before `/gsd:plan-phase` across all routing paths
+
 ## [1.5.29] - 2025-01-16
 
 ### Changed
@@ -877,7 +883,8 @@ Format follows [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/).
 - YOLO mode for autonomous execution
 - Interactive mode with checkpoints
 
-[Unreleased]: https://github.com/glittercowboy/get-shit-done/compare/v1.5.29...HEAD
+[Unreleased]: https://github.com/glittercowboy/get-shit-done/compare/v1.5.30...HEAD
+[1.5.30]: https://github.com/glittercowboy/get-shit-done/releases/tag/v1.5.30
 [1.5.29]: https://github.com/glittercowboy/get-shit-done/releases/tag/v1.5.29
 [1.5.28]: https://github.com/glittercowboy/get-shit-done/releases/tag/v1.5.28
 [1.5.27]: https://github.com/glittercowboy/get-shit-done/releases/tag/v1.5.27