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+version: 2
+updates:
+  - package-ecosystem: "maven" # See documentation for possible values
+    directory: "/" # Location of package manifests
+    schedule:
+      interval: "weekly"
+
+  - package-ecosystem: "github-actions" # Also update Github actions
+    directory: "/"
+    schedule:
+      # Check for updates to GitHub Actions every week
+      interval: "weekly"