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Dependency tool/bot raises PRs against incorrect base branch

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#32,216 opened on Feb 6, 2024

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Description

The branch is checked out/updated correctly but when the bot creates the PR it does so against main which is pretty annoying as it then pings ~all codeowners

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Research direction
Examine the dependency bot configuration (likely in .github/dependabot.yml or similar) and identify the target branch setting or logic that defaults to main.
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Domain
devops
Issue type
Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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70