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Dependabot vs Updatecli

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DependabotUpdatecli
LanguageRubyGo
LicenceMITApache-2.0
Stars5.8k999
Latestv0.400.0v0.122.1
Last push2026-10-192026-10-18
Release cadenceabout 7 days between releasesabout 12 days between releases
Active contributors48+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Renovate. Alternatives to Renovate →

    PartialDependabotThe update engine behind GitHub Dependabot, with fewer package managers and less configurable grouping.

    PartialUpdatecliApplies declarative update pipelines to files, images and other sources, without a dashboard of pending updates.