diff --git a/golang.json b/golang.json
index a56ee8c..b2f9e1d 100644
--- a/golang.json
+++ b/golang.json
@@ -39,6 +39,21 @@
       "matchUpdateTypes": [
         "major"
       ]
+    },
+    {
+      "addLabels": [
+        "renovate/automerge",
+        "renovate/golang"
+      ],
+      "automerge": true,
+      "enabled": true,
+      "matchPackagePatterns": [
+        "^golangci/golangci-lint$"
+      ],
+      "matchUpdateTypes": [
+        "minor",
+        "patch"
+      ]
     }
   ],
   "postUpdateOptions": [