diff --git a/.github/workflows/main.yml b/.github/workflows/main.yml
index eebf8bd..9915448 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/main.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/main.yml
@@ -51,6 +51,9 @@ jobs:
     strategy:
       matrix:
         release:
+          - version: "8.1.0-rc.2"
+            dir: "v8"
+            extra-tags: ""
           - version: "8.0.5"
             dir: "v8"
             extra-tags: |
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e145f36..756186f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ docker run --rm \
 | Tag | oCIS Version |
 |-----|-------------|
 | `8.0.5`, `8.0`, `8` | 8.0.5 (latest stable) |
+| `8.1.0-rc.2` | 8.1.0-rc.2 (release candidate — exact tag only, no floating tags) |
 | `<version>-YYYYMMDD` | Immutable per-build tag (e.g. `8.0.5-20260623`) |
 
 ## Rolling Image