## Patch Release Checklist for v1.7.x (July 2026) - [ ] release notes - [ ] cherry pick - [ ] bump [envoy](https://hub.docker.com/r/envoyproxy/envoy/tags),[ratelimit](https://hub.docker.com/r/envoyproxy/ratelimit/tags) image tag if needed - [ ] update VERSION in release branch - [ ] wait for CI - [ ] push tag - [ ] Push tag https://github.com/envoyproxy/gateway/releases/tag/v1.7.x - [ ] wait for release CI - [ ] update benchmark dashboard - [ ] `make sync-benchmark-dashboard VERSION=v1.7.x` - [ ] open and merge PR with generated `site/tools/benchmark-dashboard/src/data/**` and `site/static/**` changes - [ ] verify quickstart - [ ] update doc - [ ] update release [announcement](https://github.com/envoyproxy/gateway/releases/tag/v1.7.x) - [ ] GH Release, Slack announcement, [google group](https://groups.google.com/g/envoy-gateway-announce) announcement --- *This issue was automatically created by the monthly release workflow.*
Patch Release Checklist for v1.7.x (July 2026)
make sync-benchmark-dashboard VERSION=v1.7.xsite/tools/benchmark-dashboard/src/data/**andsite/static/**changesThis issue was automatically created by the monthly release workflow.