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+## Version 2.0.0.0-rc1 2022-04-25
+
+Compatible with OpenSearch 2.0.0-rc1
+
+### Enhancements
+
+  * Add SQL/PPL transport request/response models for SQL plugin ([#155](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/155))
+  * Support sending email message via Notifications pass-through API ([#158](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/158))
+
+### Infrastructure
+
+  * Upgrade gradle artifacts to 7.3.3 ([#135](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/135)
+  * Update common-utils to depend on the OpenSearch repositories plugin ([#137](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/137))
+  * Add sign-off option for version workflow PR ([#143](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/143))
+  * Add qualifier default to alpha1 in build.gradle ([#151](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/151))
+  * Update issue templates from github for bugs and features ([#154](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/154))
+  * Remove support for JDK 14 ([#159](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/159))
+
+### Refactoring
+
+  * Remove feature and feature_list usage for Notifications ([#136](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/136))
+  * Rename references for Get Channels API for Notifications ([#140](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/140))
+  * Remove allowedConfigFeatureList from GetPluginFeaturesResponse for Notifications ([#144](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/144))
+  * Remove NotificationEvent Request, Response and SearchResults ([#153](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/153))
+  * Add NotificationEvent to SendNotificationResponse and Removal of NotificationID ([#156](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/156))
+
+### Documentation
+
+  * Add release notes for version 2.0.0-rc1 ([#162](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/162))