diff --git a/packages/core/package.json b/packages/core/package.json
index 01b91091ce..2caed5eefa 100644
--- a/packages/core/package.json
+++ b/packages/core/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "n8n-core",
-  "version": "0.96.0",
+  "version": "0.97.0",
   "description": "Core functionality of n8n",
   "license": "SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE.md",
   "homepage": "https://n8n.io",