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+# Update dependencies
+
+version: 2
+updates:
+# Update the git submodules
+- package-ecosystem: "gitsubmodule"
+  directory: "/"
+  schedule:
+    interval: "daily"
+  labels:
+  - "dependencies"
+  - "automerge"
+
+# Update the Github Action  versions
+- package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
+  directory: "/"
+  schedule:
+    interval: "daily"
+  labels:
+  - "dependencies"
+  - "automerge"