docs.github.com GitHub to Pause Dependabot Alerts on Inactive Repositories
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- •Dependabot alerts will pause for inactive repositories from December 8, 2026.
- •Repositories with any activity will automatically restore alerts.
- •Archived alerts can be restored at any time by repository administrators.
Starting December 8, 2026, GitHub will pause Dependabot alerts for repositories inactive for over a year. This change aims to enhance performance by reducing alert volume as vulnerability discovery increases. Repositories that have any activity, such as pushes or enabling alerts, will have their alerts restored. Alerts will remain active for repositories with enforced security configurations or specific enterprise policies. Archived alerts can be restored at any time. This policy applies to all GitHub plans and GitHub Enterprise Cloud, but not to GitHub Enterprise Server.
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2026-11-10
Dependabot alert policy announced
GitHub announced changes to Dependabot alerts, pausing them for inactive repositories starting December 8, 2026.
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What happens to archived alerts?
Archived alerts can be restored at any time by repository administrators.
How is repository activity defined?
Activity includes pushing to any branch or tag, creating the repository, or enabling Dependabot alerts.
Will alerts remain active for all repositories?
No, alerts will only remain active for repositories with enforced security configurations or specific enterprise policies.
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