diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 173729287..f24b19c21 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -250,3 +250,4 @@ The following pages were created or significantly revised by other Copilot sessi
 - For PRs in this repository, verify Netlify checks pass when applicable (especially `Pages changed - shaftengine`, `Header rules - shaftengine`, and `Redirect rules - shaftengine`).
 - Do not consider the task complete until required checks have completed successfully or any failures are explicitly investigated and fixed.
 - Before proposing or updating a PR, always run local validation for affected areas (at minimum `npm run build`; and relevant tests such as `npm test`/`yarn test:playwright` when applicable) and confirm results in the PR update.
+- For automated release blog generation, ensure the generated `## ⚡ What Changed?` summary is MDX-safe text only (no raw HTML tag fragments like `<div ...`/`</div`), and verify with `npm run test:release-template` plus `npm run build` before pushing.
diff --git a/.github/workflows/automated-release-blog-post.yml b/.github/workflows/automated-release-blog-post.yml
index d4fb56526..65ead837f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/automated-release-blog-post.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/automated-release-blog-post.yml
@@ -236,14 +236,26 @@ jobs:
             ? `\n🎉 **A warm welcome to our first-time contributors!** ${firstTimers.map((c) => `[@${c.login}](https://github.com/${c.login})`).join(', ')} — your first contribution is now part of SHAFT's story. We're thrilled to have you on board!`
             : '';
 
-          const extractScopeSummary = (markdownText) => {
-            const sanitizedMarkdownText = markdownText.replace(/<!--[\s\S]*?-->/g, '');
-            const candidateLines = sanitizedMarkdownText
-              .split('\n')
-              .map((line) => line.trim())
-              .filter((line) => line && !line.startsWith('#'))
-              .map((line) => line.replace(/^[-*+]\s*/, '').replace(/[*_>#]/g, '').trim())
-              .filter(Boolean);
+            const extractScopeSummary = (markdownText) => {
+              const sanitizedMarkdownText = markdownText.replace(/<!--[\s\S]*?-->/g, '');
+              const candidateLines = sanitizedMarkdownText
+                .split('\n')
+                .map((line) => line.trim())
+                .filter((line) => line && !line.startsWith('#'))
+                .map((line) =>
+                  line
+                    .replace(/<[^>]+>/g, ' ')
+                    .replace(/!\[[^\]]*\]\([^)]+\)/g, '')
+                    .replace(/\[([^\]]+)\]\([^)]+\)/g, '$1')
+                    .replace(/^[-*+]\s*/, '')
+                    .replace(/^>\s*/, '')
+                    .replace(/[*_`#]/g, '')
+                    .replace(/\s+/g, ' ')
+                    .trim()
+                )
+                // Guard against incomplete HTML fragments that can break MDX (e.g., "<div ..." or "...>").
+                .filter((line) => line && !/^<[^>]*$/.test(line) && !/^[^<]*>$/.test(line))
+                .filter(Boolean);
 
             if (!candidateLines.length) {
               return 'This version focuses on improving developer productivity, strengthening runtime reliability, and making test design more expressive across common automation scenarios.';
diff --git a/blog/2026-05-06-release-10.2.20260506.md b/blog/2026-05-06-release-10.2.20260506.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..31acf6b84
--- /dev/null
+++ b/blog/2026-05-06-release-10.2.20260506.md
@@ -0,0 +1,192 @@
+---
+slug: release-10.2.20260506
+title: "🚀 SHAFT 10.2.20260506: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today"
+authors: [autobot]
+tags: [shaft_engine, release, changelog, test-automation, open-source]
+---
+
+Hey there, SHAFT community! 👋
+
+A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. **SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260506** is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.
+
+<!-- truncate -->
+
+## ⚡ What Changed?
+
+- Improved project hygiene by updating `.gitignore` and Maven metadata management
+- Expanded SHAFT_ENGINE test coverage across file managers, validation builders, and REST utilities
+- Added Allure 2 compatibility mode and fixed Allure 3 real-time monitoring watch command behavior
+
+👉 [View the full release on GitHub](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/releases/tag/10.2.20260506)
+
+## 📋 Changelog
+
+<!-- SHAFT_ENGINE Release Body Template
+     Rendered automatically by the Maven Central CD workflow (mavenCentral_cd.yml).
+
+     HOW THIS WORKS:
+     - The workflow runs `sed` to replace 10.2.20260506 with the actual version, then passes the
+       result as the `bodyFile` to ncipollo/release-action with `generateReleaseNotes: true`.
+     - ncipollo APPENDS the auto-generated changelog (categorized via .github/release.yml) AFTER the
+       entire content of this template. It does NOT inject it into any placeholder inside this file.
+     - Therefore: do NOT add static sections here that reference optional changelog categories
+       (e.g. "Breaking Changes", "Security Fixes") — those sections only appear in the appended
+       changelog when PRs carry the matching labels, and referencing them unconditionally creates
+       misleading empty-looking entries in every release. -->
+
+<div align="center">
+
+# 🎉 SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260506
+
+**The unified test automation engine — Web · Mobile · API · CLI · Database**
+
+[![Maven Central](https://img.shields.io/maven-central/v/io.github.shafthq/SHAFT_ENGINE?color=blue&logo=apachemaven)](https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/io.github.shafthq/SHAFT_ENGINE)
+[![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE?style=social)](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/stargazers)
+
+</div>
+
+---
+
+## ⬆️ How to Upgrade
+
+Update the version in your `pom.xml`:
+
+```xml
+<properties>
+    <shaft_engine.version>10.2.20260506</shaft_engine.version>
+</properties>
+```
+
+Or update the dependency directly:
+
+```xml
+<dependency>
+    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
+    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
+    <version>10.2.20260506</version>
+</dependency>
+```
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> **We support only the latest release.** If you encounter any issue, please upgrade to `10.2.20260506` first before filing a bug report.
+
+---
+
+## 📖 Resources
+
+| Resource | Link |
+|---|---|
+| 📚 Full Documentation | [shafthq.github.io](https://shafthq.github.io/) |
+| 🚀 Getting Started | [Quick-Start Guide](https://shafthq.github.io/) |
+| 📋 JavaDocs | [ShaftHQ JavaDoc](https://shafthq.github.io/SHAFT_ENGINE/) |
+| 🤖 MCP Server | [SHAFT_MCP](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_MCP) |
+| 🗺️ Roadmap | [GitHub Projects](https://github.com/orgs/ShaftHQ/projects) |
+| 💬 Community | [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/discussions) |
+| 🐛 Report a Bug | [Bug Report](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/issues/new?template=bug_report.md) |
+| 💡 Request a Feature | [Feature Request](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/issues/new?template=feature_request.md) |
+| 💬 Slack | [Join our Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/shaft-engine/shared_invite/zt-oii5i2gg-0ZGnih_Y34NjK7QqDn01Dw) |
+
+---
+
+## 🙌 Get Involved
+
+If SHAFT_ENGINE saves you time, helps your team ship quality software faster, or you just enjoy using it — please consider:
+
+- ⭐ **[Star the repository](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE)** — it helps others discover the project and motivates the team!
+- 🐛 **Found a bug?** [Open a bug report](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/issues/new?template=bug_report.md)
+- 💡 **Have an idea?** [Request a feature](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/issues/new?template=feature_request.md)
+- 🤝 **Want to contribute?** Read the [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- 💬 **Questions or feedback?** Join us on [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/discussions) or [Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/shaft-engine/shared_invite/zt-oii5i2gg-0ZGnih_Y34NjK7QqDn01Dw)
+
+---
+
+<!-- The auto-generated, categorized changelog (from .github/release.yml) is appended here by GitHub. -->
+
+
+<!-- Release notes generated using configuration in .github/release.yml at main -->
+
+## What's Changed
+### 🔨 Other Changes
+* Update .gitignore and pom.xml for improved encoding and dependency management by @MohabMohie in https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/pull/2498
+* feat(tests): Increase SHAFT_ENGINE unit and E2E test coverage across file managers, validation builders, and REST utilities by @Copilot in https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/pull/2501
+* feat: Allure 2 compatibility mode + fix Allure 3 real-time monitoring watch command by @Copilot in https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/pull/2497
+* chore(release): prepare SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260506 metadata by @Copilot in https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/pull/2502
+
+
+**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260505...10.2.20260506
+
+## 🏆 Community Spotlight
+
+This release was made possible by **45 amazing contributors** who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.
+
+Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review — it all counts.
+
+- <img src="https://github.com/MohabMohie.png" width="32" height="32" alt="@MohabMohie" /> [@MohabMohie](https://github.com/MohabMohie)
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+
+
+## 🚀 Get Started in Seconds
+
+Upgrading is simple — just update your dependency version:
+
+```xml
+<dependency>
+    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
+    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
+    <version>10.2.20260506</version>
+</dependency>
+```
+
+## 💬 Join the Conversation
+
+We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?
+
+- ⭐ [Star SHAFT on GitHub](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE) — it helps more than you think
+- 💡 [Start a Discussion](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/discussions) — share feedback or ideas
+- 🐛 [Report an Issue](https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/issues/new) — help us squash bugs faster
+- 📖 [Read the Docs](https://shafthq.github.io/) — dive deeper into SHAFT
+
+Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release — happy testing! 🎯