> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.duckpost.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Releases overview

> See how DuckPost releases move from draft to publication, delivery, and measurement.

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The [**Releases**](https://duckpost.app/releases) page is the main operating surface in DuckPost. It lets you create updates, filter existing releases, inspect performance, and open the public changelog for your organization.

## What you can do from Releases

* Create a new release
* Edit an existing release
* Save a private draft
* Publish immediately
* Schedule publication for later
* Filter by search, tags, and status
* Review views and reaction feedback
* Open the live public changelog

## Release sections

<Card title="Create and publish releases" href="/releases/create-and-publish">
  Learn the editor fields, release types, previews, and publish modes.
</Card>

<Card title="Statuses and delivery" href="/releases/statuses-and-delivery">
  Understand drafts, scheduling, subscriber notifications, and engagement metrics.
</Card>

## Release model

Every release can include:

* A title
* A summary
* Rich text content
* An optional cover image
* Tags
* A release type
* A status
* An optional scheduled publish time
* An optional subscriber notification setting

## Built-in release types

| Type              | Best used for                           |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| `PRODUCT_UPDATE`  | General product improvements and polish |
| `PERFORMANCE`     | Speed and efficiency improvements       |
| `FEATURE`         | New customer-facing capabilities        |
| `BUG`             | Fixes for broken or confusing behavior  |
| `SECURITY_UPDATE` | Security-related updates and hardening  |

<Tip>
  For a cleaner editorial workflow, keep unfinished work in **Draft** until the message is ready for customers.
</Tip>