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+# Configuration for https://dependabot.com
+version: 1
+
+update_configs:
+  - package_manager: "java:gradle"
+    directory: "/"
+    update_schedule: "weekly"
+    
+  - package_manager: "submodules"
+    directory: "/"
+    update_schedule: "weekly"