diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index be8e229..d8d6fd4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ print(pybacting.from_smiles("COC"))
 
 ## Installation
 
-Before installing, you'll need to make sure Maven (`mvn`) is available on your
+Before installing, you'll need to make sure Maven (`mvn`) and Java 17 are available on your
 path. If you're on mac, use `brew install maven`.
 
 ```shell
diff --git a/src/pybacting/api.py b/src/pybacting/api.py
index b69707d..f14b4b6 100644
--- a/src/pybacting/api.py
+++ b/src/pybacting/api.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 ]
 
 WORKSPACE = "."
-VERSION = "1.0.0"
+VERSION = "1.0.5"
 
 # The ones marked with "no" can't be loaded because they are POM-only
 # artifacts. See the excellent explanation given by @ctrueden why at: