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Last updated: April 29, 2026
Why this module. 80% of application code is third-party dependencies. Each is a CVE waiting to happen. Manual updates don’t scale; automated bots are non-negotiable in 2026.
Why this module. 80% of application code is third-party dependencies. Each is a CVE waiting to happen. Manual updates don’t scale; automated bots are non-negotiable in 2026.
The two leading bots
- Dependabot (GitHub) — free, easy, default for GitHub repos. Limited customization.
- Renovate — open source, very flexible, multi-platform (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket). Industry favourite for serious teams.
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