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+# Docs: <https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/github/administering-a-repository/customizing-dependency-updates>
+
+version: 2
+
+updates:
+  - package-ecosystem: github-actions
+    directory: /
+    schedule: {interval: monthly}
+
+  - package-ecosystem: pip
+    directory: /docs/
+    schedule: {interval: monthly}