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- Add missing "Auto-close issues with merged linked pull requests" setting - Document additional security settings (Dependabot, secret scanning, push protection) - Add merge strategy configuration (squash, rebase, merge commits) - Document Actions workflow permissions (GITHUB_TOKEN, fork workflows) - Add repository features recommendations (Issues, Wikis, Projects, Discussions) - Expand verification checklist with all new settings - Add comprehensive quick reference summary for all repository settings This ensures all 6 requested repository settings are documented plus many additional recommended settings for production-ready repository configuration.
Add complete Renovate setup and configuration documentation: **Renovate Configuration Section:** - Why use Renovate instead of Dependabot version updates - How to activate Renovate (GitHub App installation steps) - Detailed explanation of default renovate.json configuration - Alternative gander-settings/renovate:automerge preset - Customization examples (automerge, scheduling, grouping, pinning) - Dependency Dashboard setup - Verification steps - Troubleshooting guide (no PRs, automerge issues, conflicts) - Best practices for production use - Integration with GitHub Actions workflows - Renovate vs Dependabot comparison table **Dependabot Updates:** - Explicitly mark Dependabot version updates as "DISABLE" - Add step-by-step instructions to disable it - Add instructions to remove .github/dependabot.yml if exists - Clarify division: Renovate (versions) + Dependabot (security only) **Documentation Updates:** - Update Table of Contents with Renovate section - Update Verification Checklist with Renovate items - Update Quick Reference Summary with Renovate settings - Add Renovate documentation links to Additional Resources - Add gander-settings/renovate preset links This ensures users understand how to properly configure Renovate and avoid conflicts between Renovate and Dependabot version updates.
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