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+=================
+buildstream 2.8.1
+=================
+
+  o tar.py: Always use extraction filter (#2192)
+
+  o Fix soft workspace reset not persisting (#2116)
+
+  o Fixes for the source tests (#2189, #2187)
+
+  o Performance optimizations (#2172)
+
 =================
 buildstream 2.8.0
 =================