diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index f0c34ff..b2d755c 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "zotero-plugin-scaffold",
   "type": "module",
-  "version": "0.1.7",
+  "version": "0.1.8-beta.1",
   "packageManager": "pnpm@9.14.4",
   "description": "A scaffold for Zotero plugin development.",
   "author": "northword",