diff --git a/.github/README.md b/.github/README.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+# Repository automation
+
+## Local CI toolchain
+
+`.mise.toml` pins Go to `1.26.0`, the minimum version declared by `go.work` and
+all module files. It sets `GOTOOLCHAIN=local` so dependency or tooling changes
+cannot silently select a newer Go version. GitHub CI also selects Go from
+`go.work`. Keep the mise pin aligned when intentionally changing the minimum.
+
+Run `mise exec -- go version` to confirm the selected toolchain, then `mise ci`
+for the full local checks.
+
+## Dependency PR GitHub App
+
+The `Update Submodule Dependencies` workflow updates the Go submodules to reference
+main and opens or updates `bot/update-submodule-dependencies`. It authenticates as
+**Speakeasy OpenAPI Dependencies** so the resulting PR checks run automatically.
+PRs created or updated with `GITHUB_TOKEN` require manual workflow approval.
+
+The App is an authentication identity only. The implementation lives in
+[`workflows/update-submodule-dependencies.yaml`](workflows/update-submodule-dependencies.yaml);
+there is no separately hosted service, webhook handler, or OAuth login flow.
+
+### Ownership and access
+
+- Owner: `speakeasy-api` organisation. Organisation owners manage the App.
+- [App settings](https://github.com/organizations/speakeasy-api/settings/apps/speakeasy-openapi-dependencies)
+- [Installation settings](https://github.com/organizations/speakeasy-api/settings/installations/168310303)
+- App ID: `5203735`.
+- Client ID: `Iv23lix0zkHJ35Cthk16` (public identifier, not a secret).
+- Private App, installable only in `speakeasy-api`.
+- Installation access: only `speakeasy-api/openapi`.
+- Repository permissions: Contents and Pull requests read/write, plus mandatory
+  Metadata read-only. No organisation permissions, Actions administration, or
+  permission to modify workflow files.
+- Webhooks and user authorisation are disabled.
+
+### Repository configuration
+
+Configure these under the repository's **Settings > Secrets and variables > Actions**:
+
+| Type     | Name                  | Value                               |
+| -------- | --------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
+| Variable | `BOT_APP_CLIENT_ID`   | `Iv23lix0zkHJ35Cthk16`              |
+| Secret   | `BOT_APP_PRIVATE_KEY` | The App's generated PEM private key |
+
+The workflow generates an installation token only when dependencies change. It
+explicitly restricts the token to this repository and requests only Contents and
+Pull requests write access. `actions/create-github-app-token` revokes the token at
+job completion; installation tokens also expire after one hour. The normal
+`GITHUB_TOKEN` has read-only Contents access.
+
+Do not put the private key in Git, documentation, logs, or PR comments. It is stored
+as an encrypted repository Actions secret. No local copy is retained after setup.
+Do not expose it to workflows that execute untrusted PR code.
+
+### Rotate the private key
+
+1. Generate a new private key under **App settings > General > Private keys**.
+2. Replace the `BOT_APP_PRIVATE_KEY` repository Actions secret. For example:
+   `gh secret set BOT_APP_PRIVATE_KEY --repo speakeasy-api/openapi < /secure/path/new-key.pem`.
+3. Confirm the next dependency-update run can generate its token and create or
+   update a PR whose checks start without approval.
+4. Delete the old key from the App settings, then remove the downloaded new key
+   from local storage. GitHub cannot show the stored Actions secret again; generate
+   another key if it needs replacing.
+
+### Disable or remove
+
+Suspend or uninstall the App through its installation settings to revoke access.
+For permanent removal, also remove `BOT_APP_CLIENT_ID` and `BOT_APP_PRIVATE_KEY`
+and update or disable the dependency-update workflow. Reverting to `GITHUB_TOKEN`
+restores manual approval for the generated PR workflows.
+
+Fork workflow-approval settings are unchanged. This App does not bypass branch
+protection, required checks, review requirements, or merge queues.
diff --git a/.github/workflows/update-submodule-dependencies.yaml b/.github/workflows/update-submodule-dependencies.yaml
index e5cf11d..e4284ef 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/update-submodule-dependencies.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/update-submodule-dependencies.yaml
@@ -11,8 +11,7 @@ on:
       - ".github/workflows/update-submodule-dependencies.yaml"
 
 permissions:
-  contents: write
-  pull-requests: write
+  contents: read
 
 jobs:
   update-dependencies:
@@ -89,11 +88,23 @@ jobs:
             echo "Updated to version: ${NEW_VERSION}"
           fi
 
+      - name: Generate automation token
+        id: app-token
+        if: steps.changes.outputs.changed == 'true'
+        uses: actions/create-github-app-token@v3
+        with:
+          client-id: ${{ vars.BOT_APP_CLIENT_ID }}
+          private-key: ${{ secrets.BOT_APP_PRIVATE_KEY }}
+          owner: ${{ github.repository_owner }}
+          repositories: ${{ github.event.repository.name }}
+          permission-contents: write
+          permission-pull-requests: write
+
       - name: Create Pull Request
         if: steps.changes.outputs.changed == 'true'
         uses: peter-evans/create-pull-request@v8
         with:
-          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          token: ${{ steps.app-token.outputs.token }}
           commit-message: |
             chore: update submodule dependencies to latest main
 
diff --git a/.mise.toml b/.mise.toml
index 9db54f2..bd93ac5 100644
--- a/.mise.toml
+++ b/.mise.toml
@@ -1,7 +1,11 @@
 [tools]
+go = "1.26.0"
 golangci-lint = "2.12.2"
 gotestsum = "latest"
 
+[env]
+GOTOOLCHAIN = "local"
+
 [tasks.setup-vscode-symlinks]
 description = "Create VSCode symlinks for tools not automatically handled by mise-vscode"
 run = [