diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 68a127b..bb4fbf2 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ All notable changes are documented here. FSQ follows Semantic Versioning after p
 
 - The package-owned, host-neutral FSQ Agent Skill now guides a platform-neutral AI testing workflow, with the provider-free Web Strict self-check retained as a fallback.
 - The bilingual README now leads with user value, supports Coding Agent or `fsq ui` entry paths, and keeps detailed onboarding in the user guides.
-- Python distribution metadata and current-version guidance are prepared for version 0.2.1. This does not claim publication, merge, or release completion.
+- Python distribution metadata and current-version guidance are prepared for version 0.3.0. This does not claim publication, merge, or release completion.
 
 ## [0.1.6] - 2026-10-13
 
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 24ee1c6..6176605 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "hatchling.build"
  
 [project]
 name = "fsq-agent"
-version = "0.2.1"
+version = "0.3.0"
 description = "Goal-driven FSQ automated testing agent with a local agent engine, OpenAI-compatible model access, harness actions, local utilities, observation, and reporting."
 readme = "README.md"
 license = "MIT"
diff --git a/tests/test_distribution_contract.py b/tests/test_distribution_contract.py
index 8124f28..2ea6dc7 100644
--- a/tests/test_distribution_contract.py
+++ b/tests/test_distribution_contract.py
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ def test_default_distribution_contract() -> None:
     metadata = project["project"]
 
     assert metadata["name"] == "fsq-agent"
-    assert metadata["version"] == "0.2.1"
+    assert metadata["version"] == "0.3.0"
     version = Version(metadata["version"])
     assert version.local is None
     dependencies = metadata["dependencies"]