diff --git a/.github/release.yml b/.github/release.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..b17f2c8d6b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/release.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+# .github/release.yml
+
+changelog:
+  categories:
+    - title: Breaking Changes
+      labels:
+        - Semver-Major
+        - breaking
+    - title: New Features
+      labels:
+        - Semver-Minor
+        - enhancement
+    - title: Bug Fixes
+      labels:
+        - Semver-Patch
+        - bug
+    - title: Devops / Setup Changes
+      labels:
+        - docker
+        - setup
+        - demo
+        - CI
+        - security
+    - title: Other Changes
+      labels:
+        - "*"
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 0c82d5f51d..6db47218cb 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -137,6 +137,7 @@ The tags describe issues and PRs in multiple areas:
 | Area | Name | Description |
 |---|---|---|
 | Type Labels |  |  |
+|  | breaking | Indicates a major update or change which breaks compatibility |
 |  | bug | Identifies a bug which needs to be addressed |
 |  | dependency | Relates to a project dependency |
 |  | duplicate | Duplicate of another issue or PR |