Mend Renovate products help automate dependency updates by detecting newer package versions and applying updates directly to application code.
Benefits of Mend Renovate Products
Pull requests for dependency updates
Creates pull requests (PRs) and issues directly in the repository where updates are detected. Each PR contains detailed information about the update — including package age, adoption rate, success rate, and full changelog.
Automatic job scheduling and webhooks
The scheduling module automatically runs repository scans at defined intervals. Real-time webhook processing includes an event listener that detects repository changes and immediately triggers the appropriate Mend Renovate jobs.
Merge Confidence workflows
Allows grouping, filtering, and even automatic merging of dependency updates with a high level of confidence in error-free integration (merge confidence).
Differences between Mend Renovate CLI, Mend Renovate Community, and Mend Renovate Enterprise
- Mend Renovate CLI — a free, open-source, community-driven version with core dependency management features. It’s suitable for individual developers and small teams maintaining a few code repositories.
- Mend Renovate Community — also free, but includes additional convenience features such as built-in job scheduling, API access, and stateful task management.
- Mend Renovate Enterprise — a paid, enterprise-grade solution offering extended capabilities: advanced security checks, detailed assessment of effort required for specific updates, granular control, and enterprise-level support. Designed for large teams and organizations with complex dependency management needs.
Mend Renovate CLI
Mend Renovate CLI automates dependency updates in source code, eliminating the need for manual maintenance. When running on a repository, it identifies all dependency references (both public and private) and, if newer versions exist, automatically creates pull requests to apply updates.
Key features:
- Automatically generates PRs with updates directly in the repository.
- Detects and processes dependency files that require updates.
- Provides detailed insights for each update (package age, adoption rate, test success rates, and merge confidence).
- Highly configurable — easily adapts to repository standards and team workflows.
- Supports the broadest range of languages and platforms in its class.
- Connects to private repositories and package registries, supporting both open-source and internal projects.
Supported languages
Supports dependency updates for most popular languages, platforms, and registries including npm, Java, Python, .NET, Scala, Ruby, Go, Docker, and many others — over 90 package managers in total.
Supported platforms
Works with repositories hosted on GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, AWS CodeCommit, Gitea, Forgejo, and Gerrit (experimental).
Mend Renovate Community
A free, stateful application that enhances Mend Renovate CLI with persistent automation and scheduling features. It continuously tracks repository activity and updates dependencies automatically after every commit.
Key features:
Automated dependency management
Continuously monitors repositories and applies updates after each commit, reducing risks associated with outdated components.
Job Scheduler
Built-in module that schedules repository scans and update tasks at defined intervals.
Real-time webhook processing
Detects repository events (e.g., commits or pull requests) and instantly triggers Mend Renovate jobs.
Priority-based task queue
Maintains task state and processes jobs by priority, ensuring stability even after restarts.
Job history tracking
Stores completed job records in a database for transparency and easy administration.
Repository integration
Delivers pull requests with dependency updates directly to source repositories, ensuring full automation without loss of control.
Deployment Options
| Cloud-hosted | Self-hosted | |
| Supported Platforms | GitHub Cloud, Bitbucket Cloud, Azure DevOps Cloud | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket |
| Included Components | Web UI Dashboard | APIs for operational actions and basic data retrieval (e.g., job execution, job logs, and queue monitoring) |
| Deployment Methods | GitHub – Renovate App Bitbucket – Mend App Azure DevOps – Developer Portal | Detailed setup instructions available on the Renovate CE/EE website. |
To obtain a free license key for installing an unlimited number of repositories in a self-hosted environment, fill out the form at the link below:
