diff --git a/release.py b/release.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..70f8235
--- /dev/null
+++ b/release.py
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+"""Release metadata.
+
+This module exists so the running application and/or deployments can introspect
+which version is currently deployed.
+"""
+
+VERSION = "v1.0.1"