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+# Weatherreporter v0.11.0
+
+This release adds a configurable default publication directory for generated
+weather reports.
+
+## Summary
+
+Operators can now set `output.directory` once for both individual reports and
+scheduled batches. Explicit `--out` and `--out-dir` destinations continue to
+take precedence, while installations that omit the setting retain the existing
+current-directory behavior.
+
+## Compatibility
+
+This release is additive and compatible with `v0.10.1`. Existing configuration
+files, commands, report filenames, Promptkit behavior, and Distributor
+notification behavior remain valid and unchanged.
+
+## Upgrade
+
+No special action is required. To use the new default destination, configure
+`output.directory` as described in the [configuration
+reference](../config.md). Existing deployments may continue using the current
+working directory or explicit CLI output flags.
+
+## Changes
+
+- Added strict configuration loading and validation for the optional
+  `output.directory` field.
+- Applied the configured directory consistently to `generate` and `run`, with
+  explicit CLI destinations retaining highest precedence.
+- Preserved relative-path handling, absolute result paths, atomic publication,
+  cancellation safety, and Distributor notification ordering.
+- Strengthened output preflight so existing non-directory paths, uninspectable
+  paths, and dangling symlink components fail before expensive report work.
+- Updated the [CLI reference](../cli.md) and [operations
+  guide](../operations.md) for the new destination-selection behavior.