diff --git a/.goreleaser.yaml b/.goreleaser.yaml
index 2d719a9..3da0ba4 100644
--- a/.goreleaser.yaml
+++ b/.goreleaser.yaml
@@ -32,6 +32,11 @@ builds:
     ignore:
       - goos: windows
         goarch: arm
+    ldflags:
+      - -s -w
+      - -X github.com/devbytes-cloud/freight/internal/commands.Version={{.Version}}
+      - -X github.com/devbytes-cloud/freight/internal/commands.Commit={{.Commit}}
+      - -X github.com/devbytes-cloud/freight/internal/commands.Date={{.Date}}
 archives:
   - formats: ['tar.gz']
     # this name template makes the OS and Arch compatible with the results of `uname`.
diff --git a/internal/commands/root.go b/internal/commands/root.go
index 0ae821d..81ba164 100644
--- a/internal/commands/root.go
+++ b/internal/commands/root.go
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ func NewRootCmd() *cobra.Command {
 			}
 			if err := setupHooks(); err != nil {
 				cmd.PrintErrln(err)
+				os.Exit(1)
 			}
 
 			configForce, err := cmd.Flags().GetBool("config-force")
@@ -59,6 +60,7 @@ func NewRootCmd() *cobra.Command {
 
 	initCmd.Flags().BoolP("config-force", "c", false, "If you wish to force write the config")
 	rootCmd.AddCommand(initCmd)
+	rootCmd.AddCommand(versionCommand())
 
 	return rootCmd
 }
diff --git a/internal/commands/version.go b/internal/commands/version.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fa9d33f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/internal/commands/version.go
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+package commands
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+)
+
+var (
+	// Version holds the version number of the application, defaulting to "dev" for development builds.
+	Version = "dev"
+
+	// Commit represents the Git commit hash of the build, defaulting to "none" for untracked or local builds.
+	Commit = "none"
+
+	// Date represents the build date, defaulting to "unknown" for untracked or local builds.
+	Date = "unknown"
+)
+
+// versionCommand creates a cobra command for displaying the version of freight.
+func versionCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	vCmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "version",
+		Short: "Print the version number of freight",
+		Run: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) {
+			cmd.Println(fmt.Sprintf("Freight version: %s", Version))
+
+			verbose, err := cmd.Flags().GetBool("verbose")
+			if err != nil {
+				cmd.PrintErrf("Failed to get verbose flag: %v", err)
+			}
+
+			if verbose {
+				cmd.Println(fmt.Sprintf("Commit: %s", Commit))
+				cmd.Println(fmt.Sprintf("Date: %s", Date))
+			}
+		},
+	}
+
+	vCmd.Flags().BoolP("verbose", "v", false, "Print verbose version information about freight")
+
+	return vCmd
+}
diff --git a/internal/commands/version_test.go b/internal/commands/version_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..002b587
--- /dev/null
+++ b/internal/commands/version_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+package commands
+
+import (
+	"bytes"
+	"fmt"
+	"testing"
+
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+)
+
+type testStruct struct {
+	isVerbose       bool
+	setVersion      string
+	setDate         string
+	setCommit       string
+	expectedVersion string
+	expectedDate    string
+	expectedCommit  string
+}
+
+func TestVersionCommand(t *testing.T) {
+	testMap := map[string]testStruct{
+		"default build": {
+			isVerbose:       false,
+			expectedVersion: "dev",
+		},
+		"set version": {
+			isVerbose:       false,
+			setVersion:      "test-a",
+			expectedVersion: "test-a",
+		},
+		"verbose: set version": {
+			isVerbose:       true,
+			setVersion:      "test-a",
+			expectedVersion: "test-a",
+		},
+		"verbose: set date, commit, version": {
+			isVerbose:       true,
+			setVersion:      "test-b",
+			expectedVersion: "test-b",
+			setCommit:       "test-c",
+			expectedCommit:  "test-c",
+			setDate:         "2020-04-06T00:00:00Z",
+			expectedDate:    "2020-04-06T00:00:00Z",
+		},
+		"verbose: set date, commit": {
+			isVerbose:      true,
+			setCommit:      "test-c",
+			expectedCommit: "test-c",
+			setDate:        "2020-04-06T00:00:00Z",
+			expectedDate:   "2020-04-06T00:00:00Z",
+		},
+	}
+
+	for name, td := range testMap {
+		t.Run(name, func(t *testing.T) {
+			origVersion, origCommit, origDate := Version, Commit, Date
+			defer func() {
+				Version, Commit, Date = origVersion, origCommit, origDate
+			}()
+
+			if td.setVersion != "" {
+				Version = td.setVersion
+			}
+			if td.setDate != "" {
+				Date = td.setDate
+			}
+			if td.setCommit != "" {
+				Commit = td.setCommit
+			}
+
+			cmd := versionCommand()
+			buf := new(bytes.Buffer)
+			cmd.SetOut(buf)
+			cmd.SetErr(buf)
+
+			if td.isVerbose {
+				cmd.SetArgs([]string{"--verbose"})
+			}
+
+			err := cmd.Execute()
+
+			assert.NoError(t, err)
+			fmt.Println(buf.String())
+			assert.Contains(t, buf.String(), td.expectedVersion)
+
+			if td.isVerbose {
+				assert.Contains(t, buf.String(), td.expectedCommit)
+				assert.Contains(t, buf.String(), td.expectedDate)
+			} else {
+				assert.NotContains(t, buf.String(), "Commit:")
+				assert.NotContains(t, buf.String(), "Date:")
+			}
+		})
+	}
+}
diff --git a/website/docs/cli/_category_.json b/website/docs/cli/_category_.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..70c605c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/website/docs/cli/_category_.json
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+{
+  "label": "CLI Reference",
+  "position": 3,
+  "collapsed": false
+}
diff --git a/website/docs/cli/index.md b/website/docs/cli/index.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1635643
--- /dev/null
+++ b/website/docs/cli/index.md
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+# CLI Overview
+
+Brief overview of the Freight CLI. Freight is a blazing-fast Git hooks manager designed for speed and simplicity.
+
+## Available Commands
+
+| Command | Description |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| [`init`](./init.md) | Bootstrap Freight in the current repository. |
+| [`version`](./version.md) | Print version information. |
+| `help` | Show help for any command. |
+
+## Global Flags
+
+The following flags are available for all commands:
+
+* `-h, --help`: Show help for the command.
diff --git a/website/docs/cli/init.md b/website/docs/cli/init.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..41daced
--- /dev/null
+++ b/website/docs/cli/init.md
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# freight init
+
+Bootstrap Freight in the current repository.
+
+## Description
+
+The `init` command sets up Freight in your local repository. It ensures all necessary components are in place for managing your Git hooks.
+
+**What it does:**
+- Extracts the **Conductor** binary to your repository root.
+- Generates a starter **Railcar** manifest (`railcar.json`).
+- Rewires your `.git/hooks` to point to the Conductor.
+
+## Flags
+
+- `-c, --config-force`: Overwrite an existing `railcar.json` file if it already exists.
+
+## Examples
+
+```bash
+freight init
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```text
+✔ Extracting conductor binary...
+✔ Generating railcar.json...
+✔ Rewiring git hooks...
+Freight initialized successfully!
+```
diff --git a/website/docs/cli/version.md b/website/docs/cli/version.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..08ff180
--- /dev/null
+++ b/website/docs/cli/version.md
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+# freight version
+
+Print the version information for the Freight CLI.
+
+## Description
+
+The `version` command displays the current version of the Freight CLI tool. This is useful for troubleshooting and ensuring you are running the expected version.
+
+## Flags
+
+- `-v, --verbose`: Show additional build details (commit hash and build date).
+
+## Examples
+
+### Normal mode
+```bash
+freight version
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```text
+Freight version: 0.1.0
+```
+
+### Verbose mode
+```bash
+freight version --verbose
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```text
+Freight version: 0.1.0
+Commit: abc123
+Date: 2026-01-18T12:00:00Z
+```
+
+:::info Note about development builds
+When running Freight from source or a non-release build, the version will show as `dev`, the commit will be `none`, and the date will be `unknown`.
+:::
diff --git a/website/docs/configuration.md b/website/docs/configuration.md
index 808e795..7fe4875 100644
--- a/website/docs/configuration.md
+++ b/website/docs/configuration.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-sidebar_position: 3
+sidebar_position: 4
 ---
 
 # Configuration (Railcar Manifest)
diff --git a/website/docs/installation.md b/website/docs/installation.md
index a31a32d..4fd56db 100644
--- a/website/docs/installation.md
+++ b/website/docs/installation.md
@@ -54,14 +54,4 @@ git commit -m "Testing Freight"
 
 ---
 
-## Command-line Reference
-
-| Command        | Description                                 |
-|----------------|---------------------------------------------|
-| `freight init` | Bootstrap Freight in the current repository |
-| `freight help` | Show global or command-specific help        |
-
-### Global flags:
-
-* `-c, --config-force` – overwrite an existing `railcar.json`
-* `-h, --help` – display help
+For the complete CLI reference, see [CLI Reference](./cli/index.md).
diff --git a/website/sidebars.ts b/website/sidebars.ts
index 230cd0f..7965cf8 100644
--- a/website/sidebars.ts
+++ b/website/sidebars.ts
@@ -16,6 +16,18 @@ const sidebars: SidebarsConfig = {
   tutorialSidebar: [
     'introduction',
     'installation',
+    {
+      type: 'category',
+      label: 'CLI Reference',
+      link: {
+        type: 'doc',
+        id: 'cli/index',
+      },
+      items: [
+        'cli/init',
+        'cli/version',
+      ],
+    },
     'configuration',
     'advanced',
     'best-practices',