using-github-preset-rules-to-prioritize-dependabot-alerts.md

title	Using GitHub preset rules to prioritize Dependabot alerts
intro	Focus on alerts that matter by auto-dismissing low impact development alerts for npm dependencies.
permissions	{% data reusables.permissions.dependabot-github-presets %}
versions	fpt ghec ghes * * *
shortTitle	Prioritize with preset rules
redirect_from	/code-security/dependabot/dependabot-alert-rules/using-github-curated-alert-rules-to-prioritize-dependabot-alerts /code-security/dependabot/dependabot-auto-triage-rules/using-github-curated-default-rules-to-prioritize-dependabot-alerts /code-security/dependabot/dependabot-auto-triage-rules/using-github-preset-rules-to-prioritize-dependabot-alerts
contentType	how-tos
category	Secure your dependencies

Prerequisites

Before you enable {% data variables.dependabot.github_presets %} for your repository, you should be familiar with their functionality and purpose. See AUTOTITLE.

Enabling {% data variables.product.company_short %} preset rules

{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %} {% data reusables.repositories.sidebar-settings %} {% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-code-security-and-analysis %}

1. In the "{% data variables.product.prodname_dependabot %}" section, to the right of "{% data variables.product.prodname_dependabot %} rules", click {% octicon "gear" aria-label="Configure Dependabot rules" %}.

   

2. In the "{% data variables.dependabot.github_presets %}" section, to the right of the rule you want to enable, click {% octicon "pencil" aria-label="Edit rule" %}.

3. In the "State" section, select the dropdown menu, then click Enabled.

4. Click Save rule.