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 ### GitHub
 
 We recommend that you use the Mend Renovate App.
-Install the [the Mend Renovate App](https://github.com/apps/renovate) now.
+Install [the Mend Renovate App](https://github.com/apps/renovate) now.
 [More details on the Mend Renovate App installation](https://docs.renovatebot.com/getting-started/installing-onboarding/).
 
 ### Azure DevOps