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+# Dependabot configuration file.
+# See https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/dependabot/dependabot-version-updates
+
+version: 2
+updates:
+  - package-ecosystem: github-actions
+    directory: /
+    schedule:
+      interval: monthly
+    labels:
+      - autosubmit