diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index 9e3201b..2e9ebd5 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@
 
 This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.
 
-**Important:** When updating this file, always update `README.md` as well. The README is the main user-facing documentation for the project.
+**Important:**
+- When updating this file, always update `README.md` as well. The README is the main user-facing documentation for the project.
+- On every commit, bump the version number in `index.html` (the `VERSION` constant) and update `README.md` with any relevant changes.
 
 ## Project Overview
 
diff --git a/index.html b/index.html
index 346da7e..d96c900 100644
--- a/index.html
+++ b/index.html
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@
 			const emoteEl = document.getElementById("emote");
 			const messageEl = document.getElementById("message");
 			const POLL_INTERVAL = 2000;
-			const VERSION = "v1.2.0";
+			const VERSION = "v1.3.0";
 
 			// Sound system
 			let audioCtx = null;