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security: configure Dependabot for pnpm and GitHub Actions #383

Description

@danielmarv

Problem

The repository currently has no Dependabot configuration. As a result, updates for JavaScript dependencies and GitHub Actions must be identified and opened manually.

Adding Dependabot will help keep dependencies current and improve the OpenSSF Scorecard Dependency-Update-Tool check.

Proposed solution

Add a .github/dependabot.yml configuration that:

  • Checks the npm/pnpm dependencies in the repository root.
  • Checks GitHub Actions dependencies under .github/workflows/.
  • Runs both checks weekly.
  • Applies appropriate labels, such as dependencies and configuration.
  • Uses reasonable limits to avoid creating too many simultaneous pull requests.
  • Groups compatible development dependency updates where practical.

Acceptance criteria

  • .github/dependabot.yml is added and accepted by GitHub.
  • Updates are enabled for the npm package ecosystem using the repository's pnpm-lock.yaml.
  • Updates are enabled for the github-actions package ecosystem.
  • Both update schedules run weekly.
  • A reasonable open pull request limit is configured.
  • Dependabot pull requests receive appropriate labels.
  • Compatible development dependency updates are grouped where appropriate.
  • The YAML configuration is valid and documented clearly.

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