diff --git a/.github/delete-merged-branch-config.yml b/.github/delete-merged-branch-config.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f43ae39
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+---
+exclude:
+  # dependabot auto deletes it's own branches
+  - dependabot/*
+delete_closed_pr: true