diff --git a/PyQt-builder.spec b/PyQt-builder.spec
index f38ef7d..2a2541a 100644
--- a/PyQt-builder.spec
+++ b/PyQt-builder.spec
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 %define pkgname %(echo %name | cut -d- -f2- | tr - _)
 Name:          PyQt-builder
-Version:       1.17.2
+Version:       1.18.0
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       PEP 517 Compliant PyQt Build System
 Group:         System/Libraries
@@ -53,6 +53,9 @@ CFLAGS="%{optflags}" %{__python} -m build --no-isolation --wheel
 %doc LICENSE
 
 %changelog
+* Mon Feb 03 2025 Automatic Build System <autodist@openmamba.org> 1.18.0-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Sun Jan 19 2025 Automatic Build System <autodist@openmamba.org> 1.17.2-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist