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auto-merge-dependabot

Classify and merge Dependabot PRs based on risk criteria.

2|Updated Mar 18, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#merge#review#pull-requests#dependabot
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pmatos/skills --skill auto-merge-dependabot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: auto-merge-dependabot
Source: https://github.com/pmatos/skills/tree/main/auto-merge-dependabot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pmatos/skills --skill auto-merge-dependabot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Open Dependabot PRs can accumulate, requiring manual review and slow response times; this skill automates identification, evaluation, and merging where safe, reducing friction in dependency maintenance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify open Dependabot PRs and assess risk based on version bump, CI status, security advisories, scope of changes, and merge conflicts.
  • Automatically merge safe PRs using a deterministic policy (e.g., squash merge with required status checks).
  • Flag and report PRs that require manual review or rebasing, with clear reasons and next steps.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to review and auto-merge open Dependabot PRs in your repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about auto-merge-dependabot

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically merge Dependabot pull requests in GitHub?▼

To automatically merge Dependabot pull requests, the Skill identifies open PRs in your GitHub repository, evaluates risk based on version bump severity, CI status, and security advisories, and executes merges for safe PRs using a deterministic policy.

What criteria are used to evaluate if a Dependabot PR is safe to merge?▼

A Dependabot PR is evaluated as safe to merge by checking its version bump severity, CI status, security advisories, scope of changes, and merge conflicts. PRs failing these checks are flagged for manual review or rebasing.

How can I batch review and merge accumulated dependency updates in my repository?▼

You can batch review accumulated dependency updates by listing all open Dependabot PRs, classifying each by risk based on CI status and scope of changes, and automatically executing merges for safe PRs while leaving feedback for others.

Does this tool automatically resolve merge conflicts for Dependabot PRs?▼

No, the tool does not resolve merge conflicts. It evaluates each PR for conflicts and flags those requiring a rebase, leaving detailed feedback and next steps for manual intervention rather than attempting automatic resolution.

What happens to Dependabot security advisories that require manual review?▼

Dependabot PRs with security advisories or high-risk version bumps requiring manual review are flagged with clear reasons and next steps. The Skill leaves detailed feedback on the PR and provides a final results summary.

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