diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 65fedf4edd..8ac57c6f73 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "pnpm",
   "description": "Fast, disk space efficient package manager",
-  "version": "1.6.0",
+  "version": "1.6.1",
   "author": "Rico Sta. Cruz <rico@ricostacruz.com>",
   "bin": {
     "pnpm": "lib/bin/pnpm.js"