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GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: Automate Dependabot pull request triage
GitHub Copilot app now includes automation features to triage Dependabot pull requests. This allows users to automate the review, grouping, and CI verification of dependency updates.
Why it matters
Developers can reduce the time spent on repetitive manual reviews, allowing them to focus on complex breaking changes rather than routine updates.
The details
Automations can be executed in the cloud or on a local machine. The system saves a history of all runs for transparency and supports triggers such as when a new issue is created. The tool can specifically identify safe patch and minor version updates while verifying CI status.
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