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Deployment
Before deploying the script for scheduled runs, it's recommend you test your settings locally first.
Server cron
Adding renovate as a cron job is the simplest way to deploy.
Installation
Install using npm install -g.
Configuration
At a minimum, you will need to configure the token and repository list. Simplest would be to specify both via CLI. Alternatively, configure the token via Environment Variable if you don't want it to show in any cron logs.
Running daily should suit most people. At most, hourly.
Heroku
Heroku free dynos provide a good way to host this for free. Set it up with the following commands:
Installation
The best way to deploy to Heroku is via git and Heroku CLI.
$ git clone https://github.com/singapore/renovate
$ cd renovate
$ heroku create [app name]
$ git push heroku master
Configuration
You now need to set the token.
$ heroku config:set GITHUB_TOKEN=[YourGitHubToken]
(or use GITLAB_TOKEN if appropriate)
You should also set any other Configuration Options you need.
The app should now be ready for testing.
$ heroku run renovate [your/repo]
Once you've verified the script ran successfully, it's time to set it up for automatic scheduling.
$ heroku addons:create scheduler:standard
$ heroku addons:open scheduler
At this point you should have the Heroku Scheduler Dashboard open. Click "Add new job" and enter the same command as you ran previously (e.g. renovate [your/repo]). Adjust the frequency to hourly if you prefer, then click Save.
You can run heroku logs to check execution logs. Consider adjusting the scripts log level if you have problems (info -> verbose -> debug -> silly).