dependabot

Generate valid .github/dependabot.yml configuration for GitHub repositories.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
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Skill: dependabot
Source: https://github.com/tamago0224/kuroshio-mta/tree/main/.agents/skills/dependabot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tamago0224/kuroshio-mta --skill dependabot-tamago0224

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Centralizes and simplifies the creation and management of GitHub Dependabot configuration to reduce noisy PRs, ensure timely security fixes, and enforce consistent dependency update policies across repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ecosystem Detection & Coverage: Identify and configure updates for npm, pip, gomod, docker, github-actions, terraform and many more ecosystems with single or globbed directories for monorepos.
  • Noise Reduction & Grouping: Group by dependency name or patterns and create multi-ecosystem groups to batch updates and minimize CI and review overhead.
  • Security-First Controls: Configure security-only workflows, cooldowns, open-pull-requests limits, private registries, and PR customization for production-grade maintenance.

Quick Start

Use the dependabot skill to generate a valid .github/dependabot.yml that scans npm and gomod with weekly schedules and grouped updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependabot

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

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How do I reduce Dependabot pull request noise in a monorepo?

Reduce Dependabot pull request noise by configuring dependency grouping in your .github/dependabot.yml file. You can group updates by dependency name or patterns, and create multi-ecosystem groups to batch updates and minimize CI and review overhead.

What is the best way to configure security-only updates for GitHub repositories?

Configure security-only updates by setting specific controls in your .github/dependabot.yml file. This workflow ensures timely security fixes while ignoring routine version bumps, maintaining production-grade stability.

Can I use Dependabot with multiple package ecosystems like npm and gomod?

Yes, Dependabot supports multi-ecosystem workflows covering npm, pip, gomod, docker, github-actions, and terraform. You can configure multiple directories and glob patterns to coordinate updates across different ecosystems simultaneously.

How do I schedule weekly dependency updates and set cooldowns in dependabot.yml?

Schedule weekly dependency updates and set cooldowns by defining the schedule and cooldown parameters in your .github/dependabot.yml configuration. This controls update frequency and prevents rapid successive pulls after new releases.

Does Dependabot configuration support private registries?

Yes, Dependabot configuration supports private registries. You can specify registry credentials in your .github/dependabot.yml to authenticate and fetch updates from private package ecosystems securely.

Why does Dependabot create too many pull requests for my monorepo directories?

Dependabot creates excessive pull requests when open-pull-requests limits are not set. Apply open-pull-requests limits and group dependencies in your .github/dependabot.yml to batch updates and reduce PR volume for monorepos.