PatchWave

PatchWave: GitHub app that automatically analyzes, fixes and merges Dependabot pull requests.

PatchWave is a GitHub app designed to automate dependency maintenance by analyzing, fixing, and merging Dependabot pull requests. It combines static analysis and AI to evaluate updates, test them against your code, and apply scoped fixes when checks fail. The tool is built specifically for dependency updates to reduce maintenance toil and free up engineering capacity. It operates on top of existing Dependabot configurations and supports customizable auto-merge policies. Users can also run a dependency checkup locally to review open PRs and unpatched CVEs without creating an account.

PatchWave at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Web
Pricing: Free plan includes 25 PRs per month; Paid plans start at $10/month for 35 PRs total with volume options available.
Released: May 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: patchwave.ai

Key features

Analyzes Dependabot pull requests automatically
Fixes code that breaks after dependency updates
Labels pull requests needing human review
Supports auto-merge policies for safe updates
Provides a local CLI dependency checkup tool
Groups dependencies for optimal performance

Use it for

Automating routine Dependabot pull request merges
Fixing broken code caused by minor and major updates
Clearing unpatched CVEs without manual fire drills
Managing dependency updates across unlimited repositories

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