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dependabot

Process open Dependabot pull requests oldest-first with GitHub CLI.

20|4|Updated Nov 10, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#github#merge#rebase#pr#ci#dependabot
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MinBZK/regelrecht --skill dependabot-minbzk
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dependabot
Source: https://github.com/MinBZK/regelrecht/tree/main/.claude/skills/dependabot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MinBZK/regelrecht --skill dependabot-minbzk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Dependabot PRs can pile up, require manual triage, and slow security updates. This skill automates end-to-end handling by discovering open Dependabot PRs, analyzing updates for risk and compatibility, rebasing when needed, and merging or requesting changes in a deterministic sequence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Sequentially process open Dependabot PRs in oldest-first order to minimize conflicts.
  • Analyze updates for breaking changes and security advisories, rebasing or prompting changes as needed.
  • Automatically merge safe updates (squash) after all checks pass, or clearly request changes when issues arise.
  • Use Case: keep a multi-repo or mono-repo's dependencies aligned with minimal manual intervention.

Quick Start

Provide the list of open Dependabot PRs and let the skill process them sequentially.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependabot

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Dependabot PR merge and rebase processes?▼

To automate Dependabot PR processing, this skill discovers open pull requests, sequences them oldest-first, analyzes risk and compatibility, rebases when needed, and safely merges or requests changes using GitHub CLI commands.

What is the best way to handle multiple open Dependabot pull requests?▼

The best way to handle multiple open Dependabot PRs is processing them sequentially in oldest-first order, which minimizes merge conflicts by addressing stale updates before newer ones.

Can I automatically merge Dependabot PRs after CI checks pass?▼

Yes, you can automatically merge Dependabot PRs by leveraging PR checks; this skill orchestrates safe squash merges after all CI checks pass, or clearly requests changes when issues arise.

Why do Dependabot pull requests pile up and cause merge conflicts?▼

Dependabot PRs pile up and cause conflicts because multiple dependency updates target the same files; this skill mitigates this by sequencing updates oldest-first and rebasing when needed.

Does this automated Dependabot processing work with GitHub CLI?▼

Yes, this automated Dependabot processing works directly with GitHub CLI commands to orchestrate PR discovery, rebase, and safe merge or review actions within your repositories.

When should I not use automated rebase and merge for dependency updates?▼

You should not use automated rebase and merge when updates introduce breaking changes or fail security advisory analysis; the skill will clearly request changes instead of merging unsafe updates.

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