diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 8fa3bd109..13909a421 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@ updates:
 
   # Update npm packages
   - package-ecosystem: "npm"
-    directory: "{{cookiecutter.project_slug}}/"
+    directories:
+      - "{{cookiecutter.project_slug}}/"
     schedule:
       interval: "daily"
     labels: