diff --git a/CHANGELOG.rst b/CHANGELOG.rst
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--- a/CHANGELOG.rst
+++ b/CHANGELOG.rst
@@ -4,7 +4,9 @@ Toolium Changelog
 v3.8.2
 ------
 
-*Release date: In development*
+*Release date: 2026-07-13*
+
+- Update the `openai_request` method to centralize logic and allow loading the configuration from `toolium.cfg` file.
 
 v3.8.1
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diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
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--- a/VERSION
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@@ -1 +1 @@
-3.8.2.dev0
+3.8.2