diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index c8a1997..66c15d5 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -4,5 +4,7 @@ updates:
     # Walks the whole .github/ tree, so composite actions under
     # .github/actions/*/action.yml are covered alongside workflows.
     directory: /
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 3
     schedule:
       interval: weekly