diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 34f89bb..6335b83 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -7,9 +7,13 @@ updates:
       interval: "weekly"
     assignees:
       - "jgarber623"
+    commit-message:
+      prefix: "ci"
   - package-ecosystem: "npm"
     directory: "/"
     schedule:
       interval: "monthly"
     assignees:
       - "jgarber623"
+    commit-message:
+      prefix: "chore"