Dependabot

Definition

Dependabot is a GitHub-native tool that automatically checks for outdated dependencies in a project’s codebase and creates pull requests to update them. It supports a variety of package managers and helps maintain security by ensuring that dependencies are up-to-date with the latest patches and fixes. Dependabot can be configured to run on a schedule or triggered manually, providing developers with a streamlined process for dependency management and vulnerability remediation.

Secure Settings Example

version: 2
updates:
  - package-ecosystem: "npm"
    directory: "/"
    schedule:
      interval: "daily"
    commit-message:
      prefix: "fix"
    open-pull-requests-limit: 5
    ignore:
      - dependency-name: "example-package"
        versions: ["<2.0.0"]

Insecure Settings Example

version: 2
updates:
  - package-ecosystem: "npm"
    directory: "/"
    schedule:
      interval: "monthly"
    open-pull-requests-limit: 100
    ignore:
      - dependency-name: "example-package"
        versions: ["<1.0.0"]