diff --git a/CHANGELIST.md b/CHANGELIST.md
index 1ebc13c..b593a67 100644
--- a/CHANGELIST.md
+++ b/CHANGELIST.md
@@ -1,3 +1,15 @@
+# v0.1.7 February 13th, 2026
+
+## Bug Fixes
+
+- [#273](https://github.com/nevware21/tripwire/pull/273) Fix deepStrictEqual to perform deep value comparison
+  - Changed `deepStrictEqual` to use deep value comparison instead of strict instance comparison
+  - Now properly compares nested object values, arrays, and complex structures
+  - Aligns behavior with Node.js assert.deepStrictEqual semantics
+  - Maintains strict type checking while performing recursive value comparison
+
+For full details see [v0.1.6...v0.1.7](https://github.com/nevware21/tripwire/compare/v0.1.6...v0.1.7)
+
 # v0.1.6 February 7th, 2026
 
 ## Changelog
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a2fc704..27408dd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Install the npm package: `npm install @nevware21/tripwire --save-dev`
 > Recommended: Use the following definition in your `package.json` to stay compatible with future releases.
 > We do not intend to make runtime / environment breaking changes until at least v2.x
 > ```json
-> "@nevware21/tripwire": ">= 0.1.6 < 2.x"
+> "@nevware21/tripwire": ">= 0.1.7 < 2.x"
 > ```
 
 ## Usage
diff --git a/common/config/rush/npm-shrinkwrap.json b/common/config/rush/npm-shrinkwrap.json
index e5e232e..d83c495 100644
--- a/common/config/rush/npm-shrinkwrap.json
+++ b/common/config/rush/npm-shrinkwrap.json
@@ -1225,7 +1225,7 @@
     "node_modules/@rush-temp/tripwire-chai": {
       "version": "0.0.0",
       "resolved": "file:projects/tripwire-chai.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-GWHa2uNPbqn7BszEaosuYWV7wS7uB0VSoex2qHapmCCUQ2TkVXiGXkD88FyLvceBAbhBBp8P3vcFRwjfSzWGdw==",
+      "integrity": "sha512-v3Xc0EGN2WWcKc+3rVPRefWFyKdTbe5lp5U7Zb1iYiRJfu5T14JLsqKu2Yru0y0MRl2SdAKOIjJaLYXCTeIY0Q==",
       "dependencies": {
         "@microsoft/api-extractor": "^7.34.4",
         "@nevware21/coverage-tools": "^0.1.3",
@@ -1739,9 +1739,9 @@
       }
     },
     "node_modules/bare-fs": {
-      "version": "4.5.3",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/bare-fs/-/bare-fs-4.5.3.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-9+kwVx8QYvt3hPWnmb19tPnh38c6Nihz8Lx3t0g9+4GoIf3/fTgYwM4Z6NxgI+B9elLQA7mLE9PpqcWtOMRDiQ==",
+      "version": "4.5.4",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/bare-fs/-/bare-fs-4.5.4.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-POK4oplfA7P7gqvetNmCs4CNtm9fNsx+IAh7jH7GgU0OJdge2rso0R20TNWVq6VoWcCvsTdlNDaleLHGaKx8CA==",
       "optional": true,
       "dependencies": {
         "bare-events": "^2.5.4",
diff --git a/core/README.md b/core/README.md
index 05d6700..d3ccfb5 100644
--- a/core/README.md
+++ b/core/README.md
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ npm install @nevware21/tripwire --save-dev
 ```json
 {
   "devDependencies": {
-    "@nevware21/tripwire": ">= 0.1.6 < 2.x"
+    "@nevware21/tripwire": ">= 0.1.7 < 2.x"
   }
 }
 ```
diff --git a/core/package.json b/core/package.json
index 2065fbe..0de2f2f 100644
--- a/core/package.json
+++ b/core/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
     "name": "@nevware21/tripwire",
     "description": "Test Support utilities, helpers, tools for testing in JavaScript and TypeScript.",
-    "version": "0.1.6",
+    "version": "0.1.7",
     "homepage": "https://github.com/nevware21/tripwire",
     "license": "MIT",
     "author": {
diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md
index 177294c..4f7024d 100644
--- a/docs/README.md
+++ b/docs/README.md
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ npm install @nevware21/tripwire --save-dev
 ```json
 {
   "devDependencies": {
-    "@nevware21/tripwire": ">= 0.1.4 < 2.x"
+    "@nevware21/tripwire": ">= 0.1.7 < 2.x"
   }
 }
 ```
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ npm install @nevware21/tripwire-chai --save-dev
 ```json
 {
   "devDependencies": {
-    "@nevware21/tripwire-chai": ">= 0.1.4 < 2.x"
+    "@nevware21/tripwire-chai": ">= 0.1.7 < 2.x"
   }
 }
 ```
diff --git a/docs/migration/migrating-from-node-assert.md b/docs/migration/migrating-from-node-assert.md
index 2aefad8..64ab9e5 100644
--- a/docs/migration/migrating-from-node-assert.md
+++ b/docs/migration/migrating-from-node-assert.md
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ npm install @nevware21/tripwire --save-dev
 ```json
 {
   "devDependencies": {
-    "@nevware21/tripwire": ">= 0.1.6 < 2.x"
+    "@nevware21/tripwire": ">= 0.1.7 < 2.x"
   }
 }
 ```
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index bf38543..6084c0d 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
     "name": "@nevware21/tripwire",
     "description": "Test support utilities, helpers assertions",
-    "version": "0.1.6",
+    "version": "0.1.7",
     "homepage": "https://github.com/nevware21/tripwire",
     "license": "MIT",
     "author": {
diff --git a/shim/chai/README.md b/shim/chai/README.md
index 2eebded..452bb08 100644
--- a/shim/chai/README.md
+++ b/shim/chai/README.md
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ npm install @nevware21/tripwire-chai --save-dev
 ```json
 {
   "devDependencies": {
-    "@nevware21/tripwire-chai": ">= 0.1.6 < 2.x"
+    "@nevware21/tripwire-chai": ">= 0.1.7 < 2.x"
   }
 }
 ```
diff --git a/shim/chai/package.json b/shim/chai/package.json
index 3cebbf9..41f7acf 100644
--- a/shim/chai/package.json
+++ b/shim/chai/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
     "name": "@nevware21/tripwire-chai",
     "description": "Tripwire Chai Extension",
-    "version": "0.1.6",
+    "version": "0.1.7",
     "homepage": "https://github.com/nevware21/tripwire",
     "license": "MIT",
     "author": {
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
     "dependencies": {
         "@nevware21/ts-utils": ">= 0.12.6 < 2.x",
         "@nevware21/ts-async": ">= 0.5.4 < 2.x",
-        "@nevware21/tripwire": "0.1.6"
+        "@nevware21/tripwire": "0.1.7"
     },
     "devDependencies": {
         "@microsoft/api-extractor": "^7.34.4",