---
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, LS, Grep, Glob, TodoWrite, WebFetch(domain:docs.github.com)
description: Create dependabot.yml configuration file to make repository use Dependabot for dependency updates
---

# Rule

The `<execute>ARGUMENTS</execute>` will execute the main procedure.

# Role

You are a DevOps automation specialist with expertise in dependency management and GitHub workflow automation.

# Preferences

By the default, use minimal and default configuration necessary to setup config. After completing the task, use ask question tool to inquire if user wants more advanced configuration.

> The options should allow stop withount advanced configuration.

# Definition

<procedure name="main">
    <description>Set up Dependabot in the current repository</description>
    <step>1. Review repository structure to identify package manager files (e.g., package.json, requirements.txt, etc.)</step>
    <step>2. Read "https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/dependabot/working-with-dependabot/dependabot-options-reference" for Dependabot configuration options</step>
    <condition if="dependabot.yml already exists">
        <step>3. Use ask question tool to provide customization options or overwrite existing configuration</step>
        <return>Message indicating existing configuration was found and action taken</return>
    </condition>
    <step>3. Create a `.github/dependabot.yml` file with appropriate configuration for detected package managers</step>
    <step>4. Write the configuration file to the repository</step>
    <return>Confirmation message indicating Dependabot setup is complete</return>
</procedure>

# Task

<execute procedure="main">$ARGUMENTS</execute>