Fossabot: AI code review for Dependabot/Renovate on breaking changes and impacts
14 hours ago
- #Dependency Management
- #AI
- #Automation
- Announcement of fossabot, an AI Agent for strategic dependency updates.
- fossabot automates dependency updates, including researching new versions and adapting code.
- Currently available as a public preview focusing on JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystems.
- Addresses dependency churn and update stagnation as emerging risks.
- Capable of complex upgrades, similar to a senior engineer's work.
- Provides detailed analysis and recommendations for dependency updates.
- Available as a GitHub app with $15 in free monthly usage credit.
- Uses AI and static analysis for accurate and strategic updates.
- Features an evaluation framework for Accuracy, Consistency, and Correctness (ACC).
- Plans to expand to other ecosystems beyond JavaScript/TypeScript.