diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3266fa1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+name: CI
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [ main, develop ]
+  pull_request:
+    branches: [ main, develop ]
+
+jobs:
+  test:
+    name: Test
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      
+      - name: Set up Go
+        uses: actions/setup-go@v4
+        with:
+          go-version: '1.21'
+      
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: |
+          sudo apt-get update
+          sudo apt-get install -y \
+            build-essential \
+            pkg-config \
+            libasound2-dev \
+            libpulse-dev \
+            libpipewire-0.3-dev
+      
+      - name: Download dependencies
+        run: go mod download
+      
+      - name: Run tests
+        run: go test -v ./...
+      
+      - name: Build binary
+        env:
+          CGO_ENABLED: 1
+        run: go build -o hyprvoice ./cmd/hyprvoice
+      
+      - name: Test binary help
+        run: ./hyprvoice --help
+      
+      - name: Test configure command
+        run: ./hyprvoice configure --help
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..519e7bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,112 @@
+name: Release
+
+on:
+  push:
+    tags:
+      - 'v*'
+
+jobs:
+  build:
+    name: Build and Release
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      
+      - name: Set up Go
+        uses: actions/setup-go@v4
+        with:
+          go-version: '1.21'
+      
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: |
+          sudo apt-get update
+          sudo apt-get install -y \
+            build-essential \
+            pkg-config \
+            libasound2-dev \
+            libpulse-dev \
+            libpipewire-0.3-dev
+      
+      - name: Extract version from tag
+        id: version
+        run: echo "VERSION=${GITHUB_REF#refs/tags/v}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+      
+      - name: Build binary
+        env:
+          CGO_ENABLED: 1
+          GOOS: linux
+          GOARCH: amd64
+        run: |
+          go mod download
+          go build -ldflags="-s -w" -o hyprvoice-linux-x86_64 ./cmd/hyprvoice
+          chmod +x hyprvoice-linux-x86_64
+      
+      - name: Run tests
+        run: go test ./...
+      
+      - name: Create release
+        id: create_release
+        uses: actions/create-release@v1
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+        with:
+          tag_name: ${{ github.ref }}
+          release_name: Release ${{ steps.version.outputs.VERSION }}
+          body: |
+            ## Hyprvoice v${{ steps.version.outputs.VERSION }}
+            
+            ### Installation
+            
+            **From AUR (Recommended):**
+            ```bash
+            yay -S hyprvoice-bin
+            hyprvoice configure
+            systemctl --user enable --now hyprvoice.service
+            ```
+            
+            **Manual installation:**
+            ```bash
+            wget https://github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice/releases/download/v${{ steps.version.outputs.VERSION }}/hyprvoice-linux-x86_64
+            chmod +x hyprvoice-linux-x86_64
+            mv hyprvoice-linux-x86_64 ~/.local/bin/hyprvoice
+            ```
+            
+            ### What's Changed
+            - See commit history for detailed changes
+            
+            ### Requirements
+            - Wayland desktop environment
+            - PipeWire audio system
+            - OpenAI API key for transcription
+            
+            **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice/commits/v${{ steps.version.outputs.VERSION }}
+          draft: false
+          prerelease: false
+      
+      - name: Upload binary
+        uses: actions/upload-release-asset@v1
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+        with:
+          upload_url: ${{ steps.create_release.outputs.upload_url }}
+          asset_path: ./hyprvoice-linux-x86_64
+          asset_name: hyprvoice-linux-x86_64
+          asset_content_type: application/octet-stream
+      
+      - name: Upload checksums
+        run: |
+          sha256sum hyprvoice-linux-x86_64 > hyprvoice-linux-x86_64.sha256
+          echo "Binary SHA256:"
+          cat hyprvoice-linux-x86_64.sha256
+      
+      - name: Upload checksum file
+        uses: actions/upload-release-asset@v1
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+        with:
+          upload_url: ${{ steps.create_release.outputs.upload_url }}
+          asset_path: ./hyprvoice-linux-x86_64.sha256
+          asset_name: hyprvoice-linux-x86_64.sha256
+          asset_content_type: text/plain
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4272e9e..91bfb89 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -15,24 +15,23 @@ Press a toggle key, speak, and get instant text input. Built natively for Waylan
 
 ## Installation
 
-### From AUR (Arch Linux)
+### From AUR (Arch Linux) - Recommended
 
 ```bash
-# Using your preferred AUR helper
+# Install hyprvoice and all dependencies automatically
 yay -S hyprvoice-bin
 # or
 paru -S hyprvoice-bin
-
-# Enable user service
-systemctl --user enable --now hyprvoice.service
 ```
 
-### Download Binary
+The AUR package automatically installs all dependencies (`pipewire`, `wl-clipboard`, `wtype`, etc.) and sets up the systemd service. Follow the post-install instructions to complete setup.
 
-1. Download from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice/releases)
-2. Install:
+### Alternative: Download Binary
+
+For non-Arch users or testing:
 
 ```bash
+# Download and install binary
 wget https://github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice/releases/latest/download/hyprvoice-linux-x86_64
 mkdir -p ~/.local/bin
 mv hyprvoice-linux-x86_64 ~/.local/bin/hyprvoice
@@ -40,6 +39,9 @@ chmod +x ~/.local/bin/hyprvoice
 
 # Add to PATH (add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc)
 export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
+
+# You'll need to manually install dependencies and create systemd service
+# See Requirements section above
 ```
 
 ### Build from Source
@@ -47,83 +49,67 @@ export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice.git
 cd hyprvoice
-
-# Install Go dependencies
 go mod download
-
-# Build the binary
 go build -o hyprvoice ./cmd/hyprvoice
 
-# Install locally (optional)
-sudo cp hyprvoice /usr/local/bin/
-
-# Or install to user directory
+# Install locally
 mkdir -p ~/.local/bin
 cp hyprvoice ~/.local/bin/
-export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"  # Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc
+export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
 ```
 
 ## Requirements
 
 - **Wayland desktop** (Hyprland, Niri, GNOME, KDE, etc.)
 - **PipeWire audio system** with tools
-- **System packages**:
+- **OpenAI API key** (for transcription)
+
+**System packages** (automatically installed with AUR package):
+
+- `pipewire`, `pipewire-pulse`, `pipewire-audio` - Audio capture
+- `wl-clipboard` - Clipboard integration
+- `wtype` - Text typing
+- `libnotify` - Desktop notifications
+- `systemd` - User service management
+
+For manual installation on other distros:
 
 ```bash
-# Arch Linux
-sudo pacman -S pipewire pipewire-pulse pw-record wl-clipboard
-
 # Ubuntu/Debian
-sudo apt install pipewire-pulse pipewire-bin wl-clipboard
+sudo apt install pipewire-pulse pipewire-bin wl-clipboard wtype libnotify-bin
 
 # Fedora
-sudo dnf install pipewire-utils wl-clipboard
+sudo dnf install pipewire-utils wl-clipboard wtype libnotify
 ```
 
-**For text injection:**
-
-```bash
-# Arch Linux
-sudo pacman -S wtype
-
-# Ubuntu/Debian
-sudo apt install wtype
-
-# Alternative: ydotool (if wtype unavailable)
-# Follow ydotool setup for user permissions
-```
-
-**Optional:**
-
-- `notify-send` (desktop notifications)
-- `systemd --user` (daemon service)
-
 ## Quick Start
 
-1. **Setup daemon service:**
+After installing via AUR:
 
+1. **Configure hyprvoice interactively:**
 ```bash
-# Enable and start the user service (reccomended)
-systemctl --user enable --now hyprvoice.service
+hyprvoice configure
+```
+This wizard will guide you through setting up your OpenAI API key, audio preferences, and other settings.
 
-# Or run manually in background
-hyprvoice serve &
+2. **Enable and start the service:**
+```bash
+systemctl --user enable --now hyprvoice.service
 ```
 
-2. **Configure Hyprland keybind:**
-
+3. **Add keybinding to your window manager:**
 ```bash
-# Add to ~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf
+# For Hyprland, add to ~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf
 bind = SUPER, R, exec, hyprvoice toggle
 ```
 
-3. **Test voice input:**
+4. **Test voice input:**
 
 ```bash
 # Check daemon status
 hyprvoice status
 
-# Toggle recording (or use Super+R)
+# Toggle recording (or use your keybind)
 hyprvoice toggle
 # Speak something...
 hyprvoice toggle  # Stop and transcribe
@@ -134,6 +120,9 @@ hyprvoice toggle  # Stop and transcribe
 ### Common Commands
 
 ```bash
+# Interactive configuration wizard
+hyprvoice configure
+
 # Start the daemon
 hyprvoice serve
 
@@ -198,7 +187,21 @@ hyprvoice status
 
 ## Configuration
 
-Configuration is automatically loaded from `~/.config/hyprvoice/config.toml`. The daemon creates this file with sensible defaults and helpful comments on first run. Changes to the config file are applied immediately without restarting the daemon.
+Use the interactive configuration wizard:
+
+```bash
+hyprvoice configure
+```
+
+This will guide you through setting up:
+
+- OpenAI API key for transcription
+- Language preferences (auto-detect or specific language)
+- Text injection method (clipboard/typing/fallback)
+- Notification settings
+- Recording timeout
+
+Configuration is stored in `~/.config/hyprvoice/config.toml` and can also be edited manually. Changes are applied immediately without restarting the daemon.
 
 ### Transcription Providers
 
@@ -326,33 +329,24 @@ The daemon automatically watches the config file for changes and applies them im
 - **Recording/Transcription settings**: Applied to new recording sessions
 - **Invalid configs**: Rejected with error notification, daemon continues with previous config
 
-### Service Configuration
+### Service Management
 
-#### Systemd Service
-
-The daemon runs as a user service:
+The systemd user service is automatically installed with the AUR package:
 
 ```bash
-# Create service file
-mkdir -p ~/.config/systemd/user
-cat > ~/.config/systemd/user/hyprvoice.service << 'EOF'
-[Unit]
-Description=Hyprvoice voice-to-text daemon
-After=pipewire.service
+# Check service status
+systemctl --user status hyprvoice.service
 
-[Service]
-Type=simple
-ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/hyprvoice serve
-Restart=on-failure
-RestartSec=5
+# Start/stop service
+systemctl --user start hyprvoice.service
+systemctl --user stop hyprvoice.service
 
-[Install]
-WantedBy=default.target
-EOF
+# Enable/disable autostart
+systemctl --user enable hyprvoice.service
+systemctl --user disable hyprvoice.service
 
-# Enable and start
-systemctl --user daemon-reload
-systemctl --user enable --now hyprvoice.service
+# View logs
+journalctl --user -u hyprvoice.service -f
 ```
 
 ### File Locations
@@ -372,8 +366,10 @@ systemctl --user enable --now hyprvoice.service
 | OpenAI transcription   | ✅     | HTTP API integration                                  |
 | Text injection         | ✅     | Clipboard + wtype with fallback                       |
 | Configuration system   | ✅     | TOML-based user settings with hot-reload              |
+| Interactive setup      | ✅     | `hyprvoice configure` wizard for easy setup           |
 | Unit test coverage     | ✅     | Comprehensive test suite (100% pass)                  |
-| Installation (AUR etc) | ⏳     | Installation via AUR and easy setup                   |
+| CI/CD Pipeline         | ✅     | Automated builds and releases via GitHub Actions      |
+| Installation (AUR etc) | ✅     | AUR package with automated dependency installation    |
 | Light dictation models | ⏳     | Alternatives to whispers for light and fast dictation |
 | whisper.cpp support    | ⏳     | Local model inference                                 |
 
@@ -563,18 +559,26 @@ hyprvoice status
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice.git
 cd hyprvoice
-
-# Install Go dependencies
 go mod download
-
-# Build
-CGO_ENABLED=1 go build -o hyprvoice ./cmd/hyprvoice
-
-# Run tests
-go test ./...
+go build -o hyprvoice ./cmd/hyprvoice
 
 # Install locally
-sudo cp hyprvoice /usr/local/bin/
+mkdir -p ~/.local/bin
+cp hyprvoice ~/.local/bin/
+export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
+```
+
+## For Maintainers
+
+### Publishing to AUR
+
+See [`packaging/RELEASE.md`](packaging/RELEASE.md) for complete release process including AUR deployment.
+
+Quick start for AUR:
+```bash
+# After creating your first GitHub release
+cd packaging/
+./setup-aur.sh    # One-time AUR repository setup
 ```
 
 ### Project Structure
diff --git a/cmd/hyprvoice/main.go b/cmd/hyprvoice/main.go
index d8418ce..505c553 100644
--- a/cmd/hyprvoice/main.go
+++ b/cmd/hyprvoice/main.go
@@ -1,9 +1,15 @@
 package main
 
 import (
+	"bufio"
 	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"strconv"
+	"strings"
+	"time"
 
 	"github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice/internal/bus"
+	"github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice/internal/config"
 	"github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice/internal/daemon"
 	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
 )
@@ -24,6 +30,7 @@ func init() {
 		statusCmd(),
 		versionCmd(),
 		stopCmd(),
+		configureCmd(),
 	)
 }
 
@@ -100,3 +107,223 @@ func stopCmd() *cobra.Command {
 		},
 	}
 }
+
+func configureCmd() *cobra.Command {
+	return &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "configure",
+		Short: "Interactive configuration setup",
+		Long: `Interactive configuration wizard for hyprvoice.
+This will guide you through setting up:
+- OpenAI API key for transcription
+- Audio and text injection preferences
+- Notification settings`,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			return runInteractiveConfig()
+		},
+	}
+}
+
+func runInteractiveConfig() error {
+	fmt.Println("🎤 Hyprvoice Configuration Wizard")
+	fmt.Println("==================================")
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	// Load existing config or create default
+	cfg, err := config.Load()
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to load config: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	scanner := bufio.NewScanner(os.Stdin)
+
+	// Configure transcription
+	fmt.Println("📝 Transcription Configuration")
+	fmt.Println("------------------------------")
+
+	// OpenAI API Key
+	fmt.Printf("OpenAI API Key (current: %s): ", maskAPIKey(cfg.Transcription.APIKey))
+	if scanner.Scan() {
+		input := strings.TrimSpace(scanner.Text())
+		if input != "" {
+			cfg.Transcription.APIKey = input
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Language
+	fmt.Printf("Language (empty for auto-detect, current: %s): ", cfg.Transcription.Language)
+	if scanner.Scan() {
+		input := strings.TrimSpace(scanner.Text())
+		cfg.Transcription.Language = input
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	// Configure injection
+	fmt.Println("⌨️  Text Injection Configuration")
+	fmt.Println("--------------------------------")
+	fmt.Printf("Injection mode [clipboard/type/fallback] (current: %s): ", cfg.Injection.Mode)
+	if scanner.Scan() {
+		input := strings.TrimSpace(scanner.Text())
+		if input != "" && (input == "clipboard" || input == "type" || input == "fallback") {
+			cfg.Injection.Mode = input
+		}
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Restore clipboard after injection [y/n] (current: %v): ", cfg.Injection.RestoreClipboard)
+	if scanner.Scan() {
+		switch strings.TrimSpace(strings.ToLower(scanner.Text())) {
+		case "y", "yes":
+			cfg.Injection.RestoreClipboard = true
+		case "n", "no":
+			cfg.Injection.RestoreClipboard = false
+		}
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	// Configure notifications
+	fmt.Println("🔔 Notification Configuration")
+	fmt.Println("-----------------------------")
+	fmt.Printf("Enable notifications [y/n] (current: %v): ", cfg.Notifications.Enabled)
+	if scanner.Scan() {
+		switch strings.TrimSpace(strings.ToLower(scanner.Text())) {
+		case "y", "yes":
+			cfg.Notifications.Enabled = true
+		case "n", "no":
+			cfg.Notifications.Enabled = false
+		}
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	// Configure recording timeout
+	fmt.Println("⏱️  Recording Configuration")
+	fmt.Println("---------------------------")
+	fmt.Printf("Recording timeout in minutes (current: %.0f): ", cfg.Recording.Timeout.Minutes())
+	if scanner.Scan() {
+		input := strings.TrimSpace(scanner.Text())
+		if input != "" {
+			if minutes, err := strconv.Atoi(input); err == nil && minutes > 0 {
+				cfg.Recording.Timeout = time.Duration(minutes) * time.Minute
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	// Validate configuration
+	if err := cfg.Validate(); err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("❌ Configuration validation failed: %v\n", err)
+		fmt.Println("Please check your inputs and try again.")
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Save configuration
+	fmt.Println("💾 Saving configuration...")
+	if err := saveConfig(cfg); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to save config: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println("✅ Configuration saved successfully!")
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	// Show next steps
+	fmt.Println("🚀 Next Steps:")
+	fmt.Println("1. Start/restart the daemon: systemctl --user restart hyprvoice.service")
+	fmt.Println("2. Test voice input: hyprvoice toggle")
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	configPath, _ := config.GetConfigPath()
+	fmt.Printf("📁 Config file location: %s\n", configPath)
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+func maskAPIKey(key string) string {
+	if key == "" {
+		return "<not set>"
+	}
+	if len(key) <= 8 {
+		return "****"
+	}
+	return key[:4] + "****" + key[len(key)-4:]
+}
+
+func saveConfig(cfg *config.Config) error {
+	configPath, err := config.GetConfigPath()
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	file, err := os.Create(configPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create config file: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer file.Close()
+
+	configContent := fmt.Sprintf(`# Hyprvoice Configuration
+# This file is automatically generated with defaults.
+# Edit values as needed - changes are applied immediately without daemon restart.
+
+# Audio Recording Configuration
+[recording]
+  sample_rate = %d          # Audio sample rate in Hz (16000 recommended for speech)
+  channels = %d                 # Number of audio channels (1 = mono, 2 = stereo)
+  format = "%s"               # Audio format (s16 = 16-bit signed integers)
+  buffer_size = %d           # Internal buffer size in bytes (larger = less CPU, more latency)
+  device = "%s"                  # PipeWire audio device (empty = use default microphone)
+  channel_buffer_size = %d     # Audio frame buffer size (frames to buffer)
+  timeout = "%s"               # Maximum recording duration (e.g., "30s", "2m", "5m")
+
+# Speech Transcription Configuration  
+[transcription]
+  provider = "%s"          # Transcription service ("openai" only currently supported)
+  api_key = "%s"                 # OpenAI API key (or set OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable)
+  language = "%s"                # Language code (empty for auto-detect, "en", "it", "es", "fr", etc.)
+  model = "%s"          # OpenAI model name ("whisper-1" recommended)
+
+# Text Injection Configuration
+[injection]
+  mode = "%s"            # Injection method ("clipboard", "type", "fallback")
+  restore_clipboard = %v     # Restore original clipboard after injection
+  wtype_timeout = "%s"         # Timeout for direct typing via wtype
+  clipboard_timeout = "%s"     # Timeout for clipboard operations
+
+# Desktop Notification Configuration
+[notifications]
+  enabled = %v               # Enable desktop notifications
+  type = "%s"             # Notification type ("desktop", "log", "none")
+
+# Mode explanations:
+# - "clipboard": Copy text to clipboard only
+# - "type": Direct typing via wtype only  
+# - "fallback": Try typing first, fallback to clipboard if it fails
+#
+# Language codes: Use empty string ("") for automatic detection, or specific codes like:
+# "en" (English), "it" (Italian), "es" (Spanish), "fr" (French), "de" (German), etc.
+`,
+		cfg.Recording.SampleRate,
+		cfg.Recording.Channels,
+		cfg.Recording.Format,
+		cfg.Recording.BufferSize,
+		cfg.Recording.Device,
+		cfg.Recording.ChannelBufferSize,
+		cfg.Recording.Timeout,
+		cfg.Transcription.Provider,
+		cfg.Transcription.APIKey,
+		cfg.Transcription.Language,
+		cfg.Transcription.Model,
+		cfg.Injection.Mode,
+		cfg.Injection.RestoreClipboard,
+		cfg.Injection.WtypeTimeout,
+		cfg.Injection.ClipboardTimeout,
+		cfg.Notifications.Enabled,
+		cfg.Notifications.Type,
+	)
+
+	if _, err := file.WriteString(configContent); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to write config content: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
diff --git a/packaging/PKGBUILD b/packaging/PKGBUILD
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..853e299
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packaging/PKGBUILD
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+# Maintainer: Leonardo Trapani <leo@trapani.sh>
+pkgname=hyprvoice-bin
+pkgver=0.1.0
+pkgrel=1
+pkgdesc="Voice-powered typing for Wayland/Hyprland"
+arch=('x86_64')
+url="https://github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice"
+license=('MIT')
+depends=(
+    'pipewire'
+    'pipewire-pulse'
+    'pipewire-audio'
+    'wl-clipboard'
+    'wtype'
+    'libnotify'
+    'systemd'
+)
+optdepends=(
+    'hyprland: For Hyprland window manager integration'
+    'sway: For Sway window manager integration'
+)
+provides=('hyprvoice')
+conflicts=('hyprvoice')
+source=(
+    "hyprvoice-${pkgver}::https://github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice/releases/download/v${pkgver}/hyprvoice-linux-x86_64"
+    "hyprvoice.service"
+)
+sha256sums=('SKIP'  # Update this with: updpkgsums after first release
+           'SKIP')  # Update this with: sha256sum hyprvoice.service
+install=hyprvoice.install
+
+package() {
+    # Install binary
+    install -Dm755 "hyprvoice-${pkgver}" "${pkgdir}/usr/bin/hyprvoice"
+    
+    # Install systemd service file
+    install -Dm644 hyprvoice.service "${pkgdir}/usr/lib/systemd/user/hyprvoice.service"
+}
diff --git a/packaging/RELEASE.md b/packaging/RELEASE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4b6e654
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packaging/RELEASE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+# Release Process
+
+This document describes how to create a new release of hyprvoice.
+
+## Automated Release Process
+
+### 1. Create a Release Tag
+
+```bash
+# Make sure you're on main branch with latest changes
+git checkout main
+git pull origin main
+
+# Create and push a version tag
+git tag v0.1.0
+git push origin v0.1.0
+```
+
+### 2. GitHub Actions Automatically:
+
+- ✅ Builds the binary with CGO for Linux x86_64
+- ✅ Runs all tests  
+- ✅ Creates a GitHub release with changelog
+- ✅ Uploads `hyprvoice-linux-x86_64` binary
+- ✅ Generates and uploads SHA256 checksums
+
+### 3. Update AUR Package
+
+```bash
+cd packaging/
+./update-aur.sh 0.1.0
+```
+
+That's it! The script handles everything:
+- Updates PKGBUILD version and checksums
+- Copies files to AUR repository  
+- Generates .SRCINFO
+- Tests the build
+- Commits and pushes to AUR (with confirmation)
+
+## Manual Release (if needed)
+
+### Build Binary
+
+```bash
+CGO_ENABLED=1 GOOS=linux GOARCH=amd64 go build -ldflags="-s -w" -o hyprvoice-linux-x86_64 ./cmd/hyprvoice
+```
+
+### Create Release
+
+1. Go to GitHub Releases
+2. Click "Create a new release"
+3. Tag: `v0.1.0`
+4. Release title: `Release 0.1.0`
+5. Upload `hyprvoice-linux-x86_64`
+6. Publish release
+
+## Version Scheme
+
+- **Major.Minor.Patch** (e.g., `0.1.0`)
+- **Major**: Breaking changes
+- **Minor**: New features, backwards compatible
+- **Patch**: Bug fixes, small improvements
+
+## Complete Release Checklist
+
+### Pre-release
+- [ ] All tests pass: `go test ./...`
+- [ ] Binary builds: `go build ./cmd/hyprvoice` 
+- [ ] Configure command works: `./hyprvoice configure --help`
+- [ ] Version bumped in any relevant files
+- [ ] Changes documented
+
+### GitHub Release  
+- [ ] Create and push version tag: `git tag v0.1.0 && git push origin v0.1.0`
+- [ ] Verify GitHub Actions completed successfully
+- [ ] Verify binary uploaded to GitHub releases
+- [ ] Verify checksums generated
+
+### AUR Package Update (if AUR package exists)
+- [ ] Run complete AUR update: `./packaging/update-aur.sh 0.1.0`
+- [ ] Verify AUR package page updated
+
+### Post-release Verification
+- [ ] Test AUR installation: `yay -S hyprvoice-bin`  
+- [ ] Test configure command: `hyprvoice configure`
+- [ ] Test service: `systemctl --user status hyprvoice.service`
+- [ ] Update project README if needed
+
+## Files Updated in Release
+
+- `packaging/PKGBUILD` - Version and checksums
+- GitHub Release - Binary and checksums
+- AUR repository - Updated package
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Build Fails
+- Check that all CGO dependencies are installed
+- Ensure Go version matches workflow (1.21+)
+
+### AUR Package Issues  
+- Run `makepkg -si` to test locally
+- Check checksums match: `updpkgsums`
+- Verify binary downloads correctly
+
+### GitHub Actions Issues
+- Check workflow logs in Actions tab
+- Ensure tag follows `v*` pattern
+- Verify GITHUB_TOKEN has necessary permissions
diff --git a/packaging/hyprvoice.install b/packaging/hyprvoice.install
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..956f464
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packaging/hyprvoice.install
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+post_install() {
+    echo "==> Hyprvoice installation complete!"
+    echo ""
+    echo "    📋 Next steps (in order):"
+    echo "    1. Configure hyprvoice: hyprvoice configure"
+    echo "    2. Enable the service: systemctl --user enable --now hyprvoice.service"
+    echo "    3. Add keybinding to your window manager config"
+    echo ""
+    echo "    🔑 For Hyprland, add to ~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf:"
+    echo "         bind = SUPER, R, exec, hyprvoice toggle"
+    echo ""
+    echo "    💡 The configure step will guide you through API key setup and preferences."
+    echo ""
+}
+
+post_upgrade() {
+    echo "==> Hyprvoice has been upgraded."
+    echo ""
+    echo "    📋 Next steps:"
+    echo "    1. Restart the service: systemctl --user restart hyprvoice.service"
+    echo "    2. Check for new options: hyprvoice configure"
+    echo ""
+}
+
+pre_remove() {
+    # Stop and disable service if running
+    if systemctl --user is-active --quiet hyprvoice.service 2>/dev/null; then
+        echo "==> Stopping hyprvoice service..."
+        systemctl --user stop hyprvoice.service 2>/dev/null || true
+    fi
+    
+    if systemctl --user is-enabled --quiet hyprvoice.service 2>/dev/null; then
+        echo "==> Disabling hyprvoice service..."
+        systemctl --user disable hyprvoice.service 2>/dev/null || true
+    fi
+}
+
+post_remove() {
+    echo "==> Hyprvoice has been removed."
+    echo "    Configuration files remain in ~/.config/hyprvoice/"
+    echo "    Cache files remain in ~/.cache/hyprvoice/"
+    echo "    Remove them manually if desired."
+}
diff --git a/packaging/hyprvoice.service b/packaging/hyprvoice.service
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0deb979
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packaging/hyprvoice.service
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+[Unit]
+Description=Hyprvoice voice-to-text daemon
+Documentation=https://github.com/leonardotrapani/hyprvoice
+After=pipewire.service
+Wants=pipewire.service
+
+[Service]
+Type=simple
+ExecStart=/usr/bin/hyprvoice serve
+Restart=on-failure
+RestartSec=5
+Environment=XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/%i
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=default.target
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diff --git a/packaging/update-aur.sh b/packaging/update-aur.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..b948439
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packaging/update-aur.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Complete script to update AUR package after a new release
+
+set -e
+
+if [ $# -ne 1 ]; then
+    echo "Usage: $0 <version>"
+    echo "Example: $0 0.1.0"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+VERSION=$1
+AUR_DIR="../hyprvoice-bin"
+
+echo "🚀 Updating AUR package for version $VERSION..."
+echo ""
+
+# Check if we're in the packaging directory
+if [ ! -f "PKGBUILD" ]; then
+    echo "❌ Error: PKGBUILD not found. Run this from the packaging/ directory."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Check if AUR directory exists
+if [ ! -d "$AUR_DIR" ]; then
+    echo "❌ Error: AUR directory not found at $AUR_DIR"
+    echo "   Expected structure:"
+    echo "   ├── hyprvoice/           # Main repo"
+    echo "   │   └── packaging/       # You are here"
+    echo "   └── hyprvoice-bin/       # AUR repo"
+    echo ""
+    echo "   Run the initial AUR setup first."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Update version in PKGBUILD
+echo "📝 Updating version to $VERSION..."
+sed -i "s/pkgver=.*/pkgver=${VERSION}/" PKGBUILD
+
+# Update checksums
+echo "🔐 Updating checksums..."
+if ! updpkgsums; then
+    echo "❌ Error: Failed to update checksums."
+    echo "   Make sure GitHub release v$VERSION exists and is accessible."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Copy files to AUR repo
+echo "📋 Copying files to AUR repository..."
+cp PKGBUILD "$AUR_DIR/"
+cp hyprvoice.service "$AUR_DIR/"
+cp hyprvoice.install "$AUR_DIR/"
+
+# Switch to AUR directory
+cd "$AUR_DIR"
+
+# Generate .SRCINFO
+echo "📄 Generating .SRCINFO..."
+makepkg --printsrcinfo > .SRCINFO
+
+# Test build
+echo "🔨 Testing package build..."
+if ! makepkg --noextract --nodeps; then
+    echo "❌ Error: Package build failed."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo "✅ Package build successful!"
+echo ""
+
+# Show git status
+echo "📊 AUR repository status:"
+git status --short
+
+echo ""
+echo "🚀 Ready to publish to AUR:"
+echo "   git add ."
+echo "   git commit -m \"Update to version $VERSION\""
+echo "   git push origin master"
+echo ""
+
+read -p "Push to AUR now? (y/N): " push_confirm
+if [[ $push_confirm == [yY] ]]; then
+    git add .
+    git commit -m "Update to version $VERSION"
+    git push origin master
+    echo ""
+    echo "🎉 Successfully updated AUR package to v$VERSION!"
+    echo "   AUR page: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/hyprvoice-bin"
+else
+    echo "📝 To push later:"
+    echo "   cd $AUR_DIR"
+    echo "   git add . && git commit -m \"Update to version $VERSION\" && git push"
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo "✅ AUR update complete!"
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diff --git a/packaging/update-pkgbuild.sh b/packaging/update-pkgbuild.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..e1dcd4c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packaging/update-pkgbuild.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Helper script to update PKGBUILD after a new release
+
+set -e
+
+if [ $# -ne 1 ]; then
+    echo "Usage: $0 <version>"
+    echo "Example: $0 0.1.0"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+VERSION=$1
+echo "Updating PKGBUILD for version $VERSION..."
+
+# Update version in PKGBUILD
+sed -i "s/pkgver=.*/pkgver=${VERSION}/" PKGBUILD
+
+# Update checksums
+echo "Updating checksums..."
+updpkgsums
+
+echo "✅ PKGBUILD updated for version $VERSION"
+echo ""
+echo "Next steps:"
+echo "1. Review the changes: git diff"
+echo "2. Test the package: makepkg -si"
+echo "3. Commit and push to AUR"
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