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merge-dependabot-prs

Merge ready Dependabot PRs in parallel with status reports.

4|Updated Mar 18, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#parallel#code-review#dependabot#pr-merge
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PlagueHO/plagueho.skills --skill merge-dependabot-prs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: merge-dependabot-prs
Source: https://github.com/PlagueHO/plagueho.skills/tree/main/plugins/github-workflows/skills/merge-dependabot-prs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PlagueHO/plagueho.skills --skill merge-dependabot-prs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Merges open Dependabot PRs in a repository in parallel, reducing manual review time and speeding up dependency updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parallel evaluation and merging of Dependabot PRs
  • Automatic classification based on mergeability and CI status
  • Auto-approval, in-repo comments, and squash merge for ready PRs
  • Failure triage with a final status report

Quick Start

Run this skill on a repository with Dependabot PRs to automatically merge eligible updates in parallel.

Frequently Asked Questions about merge-dependabot-prs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically merge multiple Dependabot PRs in GitHub at once?▼

Batch-merging Dependabot PRs involves evaluating each open pull request for mergeability and CI status, then automatically approving and squash-merging eligible updates in parallel to accelerate dependency updates.

What is the safest way to handle Dependabot pull requests in parallel?▼

Safe parallel Dependabot PR handling evaluates CI status and mergeability for each pull request individually, classifies readiness, and applies approvals, comments, or rebase prompts before performing squash merges on eligible updates.

Can I auto-approve and squash merge Dependabot updates when CI passes?▼

Yes, you can auto-approve and squash merge Dependabot updates when CI passes by evaluating each pull request's status checks, merging those classified as ready, and generating a structured status report summarizing outcomes for any failures.

Does Dependabot parallel merging work with failing CI checks?▼

Parallel merging skips Dependabot PRs with failing CI checks, classifying them as not ready, generating rebase prompts or triage comments, and summarizing these outcomes in a final status report for manual follow-up.

Why do my Dependabot pull requests stay open after CI succeeds?▼

Dependabot pull requests may remain open after CI succeeds if they lack automatic merge evaluation, requiring a parallel process that checks mergeability, applies approvals, and performs squash merges to resolve eligible updates.

Do I need GitHub branch protection rules to batch merge Dependabot PRs?▼

Batch merging Dependabot PRs relies on evaluating CI status and mergeability, so GitHub branch protection rules enforcing status checks are essential to correctly classify and safely auto-approve eligible pull requests.

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