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renovate

Analyze and validate Renovate configurations for Go projects.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#validation#dependencies#analysis#learning#config#renovate#dry-run
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kengou/go-guardian --skill renovate-kengou
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: renovate
Source: https://github.com/kengou/go-guardian/tree/main/skills/renovate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kengou/go-guardian --skill renovate-kengou

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze, validate, dry-run, and improve Renovate bot configurations renovate.json and .renovaterc* files. Use when the user asks about dependency automation, dependency updates, Renovate, pinning versions, grouping packages, semantic commits for Renovate, or troubleshooting Renovate PR behavior. Learns the user's preferences across sessions via inbox docs so config suggestions improve over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze and validate Renovate configs to surface actionable issues before they affect CI.
  • Perform dry-run simulations to preview updates and detect potential conflicts.
  • Learn user preferences over sessions by writing inbox documents that guide future recommendations.
  • Provide targeted suggestions and searchable knowledge about Renovate behavior, rules, and configurations.

Quick Start

Run go-guardian renovate analyze <config-path> to analyze the config and generate the Renovate analysis report.

Frequently Asked Questions about renovate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a Renovate config before it affects CI?▼

You can validate a Renovate config by running a Bash-based analysis on your renovate.json or .renovaterc files to surface actionable issues and enforce explicit error handling before execution.

What is a Renovate dry-run and how does it help with dependency updates?▼

A Renovate dry-run is a simulation that previews dependency updates and detects potential conflicts in your Go projects without applying changes, ensuring your config behaves as expected.

Can I optimize Renovate bot configurations for Go projects?▼

Yes, you can optimize Renovate configurations specifically for Go projects by analyzing files like renovate.json to align dependency updates with your specific pinning and grouping preferences.

Why does my Renovate bot keep creating unwanted dependency PRs?▼

Unwanted dependency PRs often occur when Renovate configurations lack proper grouping or pinning rules; analyzing your config helps identify and fix these misaligned update behaviors.

How do I save my Renovate dependency update preferences across sessions?▼

You can save preferences by using a learning loop that writes inbox documents, capturing your specific update preferences to refine and improve future Renovate config recommendations.

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