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Repository custom runner settings for Dependabot

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GitHub·Sep 29, 2026, 07:10 PMFeatureAI-assisted summary

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Repo admins can now configure a custom runner type, optional label, and optional runner group for Dependabot version and security updates.
The new settings apply to both version update and security update workflows.
Extends the existing runner configuration capabilities for Dependabot.

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