# Dependabot version updates now support Bazel

DevFeed: [Dependabot version updates now support Bazel](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/dependabot-version-updates-now-support-bazel-72122.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-dependabot-version-updates-now-support-bazel>)

Author: Allison

Published: 2025-12-16T16:45:50Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [GitHub Changelog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/github-changelog.md>)

Topics: [bazel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bazel.md>), [Dependabot](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dependabot.md>), [software composition analysis](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software-composition-analysis.md>)

Tags: [bazel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bazel.md>), [dependabot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dependabot.md>), [dependencies](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dependencies.md>), [reproducible-builds](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/reproducible-builds.md>), [updates](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/updates.md>)

## AI overview

Dependabot version updates now support Bazel projects using either Bzlmod or WORKSPACE. It detects dependency declarations, checks the Bazel Central Registry, regenerates lockfiles, and opens pull requests with updated declarations, release notes, and compatibility information. Requirements include Bazel 7, 8, or 9 and a MODULE.bazel or WORKSPACE file at the repository root.

## Source excerpt

Developers can now use Dependabot to automatically keep their Bazel dependencies up to date. For projects that use Bazel--either Bzlmod or WORKSPACE--Dependabot version updates can now ensure dependencies stay current...