diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index e2a9c8c1..a7328c70 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,9 @@ updates:
     # Allow up to 10 open pull requests for maven dependencies
     open-pull-requests-limit: 10
   - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
-    directory: "/"
+    directories:
+      - /
+      - /.github/actions/setup
     schedule:
       interval: "weekly"
       day: "wednesday"