diff --git a/.changeset/pre.json b/.changeset/pre.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0b3995d4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/pre.json
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+{
+  "mode": "pre",
+  "tag": "rc",
+  "initialVersions": {
+    "task-master-ai": "0.38.0",
+    "@tm/cli": "",
+    "docs": "0.0.14",
+    "extension": "0.26.0",
+    "@tm/mcp": "",
+    "@tm/ai-sdk-provider-grok-cli": "",
+    "@tm/build-config": "",
+    "@tm/claude-code-plugin": "0.0.8",
+    "@tm/bridge": "",
+    "@tm/core": "",
+    "@tm/profiles": ""
+  },
+  "changesets": [
+    "clever-moments-find",
+    "light-trees-deny",
+    "yummy-nights-repeat"
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 5d79175f..1061c579 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,34 @@
 # task-master-ai
 
+## 0.39.0-rc.0
+
+### Minor Changes
+
+- [#1521](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1521) [`353e3bf`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/353e3bffd6df528dc19f7c5790564d0dead14c6d) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Enhanced task metadata display for remote/team mode tasks
+  - Tasks now display rich implementation guidance in team mode including:
+    - **Relevant Files**: Files to create, modify, or reference with descriptions
+    - **Codebase Patterns**: Coding patterns and conventions to follow
+    - **Existing Infrastructure**: Code and utilities to leverage
+    - **Scope Boundaries**: What's in and out of scope for the task
+    - **Implementation Approach**: Step-by-step guidance
+    - **Technical Constraints**: Requirements and limitations
+    - **Acceptance Criteria**: Definition of done checklist
+    - **Skills & Category**: Task classification and required expertise
+  - How to see the new task details:
+    1. Create a brief on tryhamster.com
+    2. Generate the plan of the brief
+    3. View subtasks
+
+- [#1525](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1525) [`1c2228d`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/1c2228dbb618e522798c4484b74c1508f13d61d6) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Add tool search tool for Claude Code MCP server and enable deferred MCP loading
+  - Added new tool search tool capabilities for the Taskmaster MCP in Claude Code
+  - Running `task-master rules add claude` now automatically configures your shell (`~/.zshrc`, `~/.bashrc`, or PowerShell profile) with `ENABLE_EXPERIMENTAL_MCP_CLI=true` to enable deferred MCP loading
+  - **Context savings**: Deferred loading saves ~16% of Claude Code's 200k context window (~33k tokens for Task Master alone). Savings apply to all MCP servers, so total savings may be higher depending on your setup.
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- [#1310](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1310) [`4b6570e`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/4b6570e300eedb265af215c0ca6baeb772d42e4a) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Fix Azure OpenAI provider to use correct deployment-based URL format
+  - Add Azure OpenAI documentation page <https://docs.task-master.dev/providers/azure>
+
 ## 0.38.0
 
 ### Minor Changes
diff --git a/apps/extension/package.json b/apps/extension/package.json
index 09bf01a0..411337b8 100644
--- a/apps/extension/package.json
+++ b/apps/extension/package.json
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@
 		"tailwindcss": "4.1.11",
 		"typescript": "^5.9.2",
 		"@tm/core": "*",
-		"task-master-ai": "*"
+		"task-master-ai": "0.39.0-rc.0"
 	},
 	"overrides": {
 		"glob@<8": "^10.4.5",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 37e02fc4..f46f7470 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
 	"name": "task-master-ai",
-	"version": "0.38.0",
+	"version": "0.39.0-rc.0",
 	"description": "A task management system for ambitious AI-driven development that doesn't overwhelm and confuse Cursor.",
 	"main": "index.js",
 	"type": "module",