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+
+version: 2
+
+updates:
+  - package-ecosystem: "gitsubmodule"
+    directory: "/"
+    schedule:
+      interval: "weekly"
+      day: "monday"
+    open-pull-requests-limit: 2
+    labels:
+      - "dependencies"