diff --git a/default.json b/default.json
index 99fa1cb..0e9831e 100644
--- a/default.json
+++ b/default.json
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
   ],
   "lockFileMaintenance": {
     "enabled": true,
-    "schedule": ["before 4am"]
+    "schedule": ["before 4am"],
+    "automerge": true
   }
 }