# Dependabot version updates now include default package cooldown

GitHub's Dependabot has introduced a default cooldown period for package version updates, preventing it from creating new pull requests for a package that has recently been updated. This change aims to reduce notification noise and avoid dependency churn, particularly for projects with many dependencies. Developers can adjust the cooldown duration in their configuration.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-14-dependabot-version-updates-introduce-default-package-cooldown/) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:15:51 +0000