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+# https://docs.github.com/code-security/dependabot/dependabot-version-updates/configuring-dependabot-version-updates
+
+version: 2
+updates:
+- package-ecosystem: maven
+  directory: /
+  schedule:
+    interval: monthly
+- package-ecosystem: github-actions
+  directory: /
+  schedule:
+    interval: monthly