Project Title

renovate — Cross-platform Dependency Automation for Automated Pull Requests

Overview

Renovate is an automated dependency update tool that simplifies the process of updating dependencies in your codebase. It automatically discovers package files, generates pull requests for updates, and provides insights to help you decide which updates to accept. This tool is highly configurable and supports a wide range of languages and platforms, making it a versatile solution for managing dependencies across different environments.

Key Features

Automatically delivers update PRs directly to your repository
Provides useful information to help decide which updates to accept
Highly configurable to fit various needs and repository standards
Supports over 90 different package managers and multiple languages

Use Cases

Developers and teams managing multiple dependencies across various languages and platforms
Organizations needing to keep their dependencies up-to-date to ensure security and performance
Projects that require regular updates to adhere to the latest library versions for compatibility and feature access

Advantages

Saves time and effort by automating the dependency update process
Reduces the risk of human error in manually updating dependencies
Offers a wide compatibility with different package managers and platforms

Limitations / Considerations

Custom configurations might be required for specific project needs
Initial setup and understanding the tool's configuration can have a learning curve
Dependency updates might sometimes introduce breaking changes that require additional testing and adaptation

Dependabot: A similar tool provided by GitHub for automating dependency updates, but with less support for non-GitHub platforms.
Greenkeeper: A service that also automates dependency updates, focusing on JavaScript projects and using a subscription model.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/renovatebot/renovate
Stars: 19,661
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-09-07

📊 Project Information

Project Name: renovate
GitHub URL: https://github.com/renovatebot/renovate
Programming Language: TypeScript
⭐ Stars: 19,661
🍴 Forks: 2,727
📅 Created: 2016-12-17
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-09-07

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