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Troubleshoot Dependabot

Resolve dependency security issues with error codes, diagnostic information, and solutions for common problems.

Vulnerable dependency detection

If the dependency information reported by GitHub is not what you expected, there are a number of points to consider, and various things you can check.

Dependabot errors

Dependabot automatically maintains your dependencies, keeping your code secure and current. This reference helps you diagnose and resolve issues so automated updates can continue.