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dependabot

Post @dependabot commands to manage pull requests via GitHub CLI.

1|Updated Mar 17, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#pull requests#rebase#github cli#dependabot#ignore rules
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/premex-ab/claude-marketplace --skill dependabot-premex-ab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dependabot
Source: https://github.com/premex-ab/claude-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/github-utils/skills/dependabot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/premex-ab/claude-marketplace --skill dependabot-premex-ab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing Dependabot pull requests can be slow and error-prone, especially when you need to rebase them or apply ignore rules consistently across many PRs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PR Management via @dependabot: Automates Dependabot PR actions by posting the appropriate @dependabot command on targeted PRs using GitHub CLI.
  • Bulk and Targeted Operations: Supports acting on all open Dependabot PRs (with confirmation for destructive actions) or on specific PRs when provided.
  • Dependency-level Control: Handles ignore actions and can surface ignore conditions for a given dependency.

Quick Start

Ask the AI: "Rebase all open Dependabot PRs for my repository."

Frequently Asked Questions about dependabot

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I rebase multiple Dependabot pull requests at once in GitHub?▼

You can rebase multiple Dependabot PRs by instructing the Skill to list open pull requests via GitHub CLI and post the @dependabot rebase command comment across all matched PRs, requiring user confirmation before executing the bulk rebase operation.

What is the best way to ignore a specific dependency version from Dependabot PRs?▼

Ignoring a specific dependency version involves posting an @dependabot ignore comment on the targeted pull request to configure ignore rules at the dependency or version granularity, executed via GitHub CLI comment submission.

How do I check existing ignore conditions for a dependency in Dependabot?▼

To check existing ignore conditions, the Skill uses GitHub CLI to fetch and surface the active ignore rules currently configured for a given dependency on the repository's Dependabot pull requests.

Does managing Dependabot PRs through comments require GitHub CLI?▼

Yes, managing Dependabot PRs through comments requires GitHub CLI because the Skill uses it to list open pull requests, determine the correct PR scope, and post the standardized @dependabot command comments to trigger repository actions.

Can I recreate a closed or outdated Dependabot pull request?▼

You can recreate a Dependabot pull request by posting the @dependabot recreate command on the targeted PR, using GitHub CLI to submit the comment and trigger the recreation process while validating the operation scope.

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