> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
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# Configure automerge for GitHub Apps

> Set up GitHub workflows to automatically merge Mintlify pull requests by adding the Mintlify bot to your repository's ruleset bypass list.

Add the Mintlify GitHub App to a ruleset's bypass list so that the app can create and merge pull requests without review and status check requirements blocking it. This lets you configure [automations](https://www.mintlify.com/docs/automations/index) to automatically merge changes to `main`.

> [!NOTE]
>
> The Mintlify GitHub App must have bypass permissions on **every** ruleset that targets your deploy branch, including rulesets defined at the organization level and the repository level. If any ruleset is missing the bypass entry, the automation creates a PR, but does not merge it.

## Prerequisites

* Repository admin access (and organization admin access if there are org-level rulesets)
* [Mintlify GitHub App](https://www.mintlify.com/docs/deploy/github.md) installed on the repository
* One or more rulesets targeting the `main` branch (at the org or repo level)

## Steps

Repeat these steps for every ruleset that applies to your deploy branch. Both **organization-level** and **repository-level** rulesets.

**1. Navigate to rulesets**

* **Repository rulesets**: On GitHub, go to your repository's **Settings** -> **Rules** -> **Rulesets**.
* **Organization rulesets**: Go to your organization's **Settings** -> **Rules** -> **Rulesets**.

**2. Select the ruleset**

Click a ruleset that targets your deploy branch, which is usually `main`.

**3. Add the Mintlify GitHub App to the bypass list**

1. Under **Bypass list**, click **Add bypass**.
2. Search for and select the Mintlify GitHub App.
3. Set the bypass mode to **Always**.

**4. Save**

Click **Save changes**.

**5. Repeat for remaining rulesets**

If you have additional rulesets at the org or repo level that target your deploy branch, repeat steps 2–4 for each one.

## Verify the setup

1. **For contributors**: Open a PR targeting `main`. Confirm that it still requires approval and passing status checks before you can merge.
2. **For automations**: Trigger an automation with automerge enabled. Confirm that the automation runs and successfully merges a PR.


## Related topics

- [GitHub](https://www.mintlify.com/docs/deploy/github.md)
- [GitHub Enterprise Server](https://www.mintlify.com/docs/deploy/ghes.md)
- [Guides](https://www.mintlify.com/docs/guides/index.md)


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