## Patch Release Checklist for v1.6.x (April 2026) - [x] release notes - [x] cherry pick - [x] bump [envoy](https://hub.docker.com/r/envoyproxy/envoy/tags),[ratelimit](https://hub.docker.com/r/envoyproxy/ratelimit/tags) image tag if needed - [x] update VERSION in release branch - [x] wait for CI - [x] push tag - [x] Push tag https://github.com/envoyproxy/gateway/releases/tag/v1.6.x - [x] wait for release CI - [x] update benchmark dashboard - [x] `make sync-benchmark-dashboard VERSION=v1.6.x` - [x] open and merge PR with generated `site/tools/benchmark-dashboard/src/data/**` and `site/static/**` changes - [x] verify quickstart - [x] update doc - [x] update release [announcement](https://github.com/envoyproxy/gateway/releases/tag/v1.6.x) - [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 v1.6.x (April 2026)
make sync-benchmark-dashboard VERSION=v1.6.xsite/tools/benchmark-dashboard/src/data/**andsite/static/**changesThis issue was automatically created by the monthly release workflow.