diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ac15a12e..d4530f51 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,6 +9,18 @@ The dashboard's **What's New** rail reads this file at request time
 entries. Keep entries terse — one line per item under each version
 date, grouped by `Added` / `Changed` / `Fixed` / `Removed`.
 
+## [2026-07-15] — v0.21.0 · Clear project and issue scope
+
+### Added
+
+- **Issue lists and boards share one visible lifecycle scope.** Open and All apply consistently across global and project views, remain encoded in the URL, and offer a direct recovery path when completed work matches a search.
+- **Project creation explains its durable choices.** Required fields, immutable issue-key behavior, accessible color selection, inline validation recovery, and direct navigation to the created project make setup predictable.
+
+### Changed
+
+- **Issue filtering exposes only meaningful controls.** Redundant Done filtering and empty saved-view chrome are removed, updated-time filtering is distinguished from sorting, and active searches can be cleared directly.
+- **Project progress is readable and accessible.** Cards show completed and total issue counts alongside semantic progress indicators.
+
 ## [2026-07-15] — v0.20.1 · Clean-checkout deployment
 
 ### Fixed
diff --git a/DEVLOG.md b/DEVLOG.md
index 0098f51a..7ae2ddf8 100644
--- a/DEVLOG.md
+++ b/DEVLOG.md
@@ -2,6 +2,14 @@
 
 > Append-only session log. Read at session start. Update at session end.
 
+## 2026-07-15 — v0.21.0 release
+
+Merged AXI-108 through PR #40 and prepared the feature release from the exact
+merged `main` commit. The release records the unified Open/All issue lifecycle
+scope, clearer issue filtering, improved project creation guidance, and
+accessible project progress presentation. Release validation, deployment, and
+live smoke evidence are recorded with the tagged release.
+
 ## 2026-07-15 — Scheduled Tasks review follow-up
 
 Addressed the Codex reviews on AXI-92. Manual Run now treats a lost atomic
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index ea588d41..34a64f29 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "forge",
-  "version": "0.20.1",
+  "version": "0.21.0",
   "private": true,
   "description": "Forge — a fast, minimalist, keyboard-driven project management platform with pluggable agents.",
   "license": "MIT",