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+# Dependabot Security Update Research Report
+
+**Date:** 2026-01-29  
+**Runtime:** Node.js  
+**Manifest:** /docs/package.json  
+**Bundle:** Node.js /docs dependencies
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This bundle includes three dependency updates for the documentation site:
+- **Package.json specification:** Astro ^5.16.12 → ^5.16.15 (patch)
+- **Actual version installed:** Astro 5.17.1 (latest version satisfying ^5.16.15)
+- **@astrojs/starlight:** 0.37.3 → 0.37.4 (patch update)
+- **@playwright/test:** 1.57.0 → 1.58.0 (minor update)
+
+**Overall Risk Assessment:** ✅ **LOW** - All updates are safe for deployment. The breaking changes in these versions do not affect our codebase.
+
+## Package Updates
+
+### 1. Astro: Package.json ^5.16.12 → ^5.16.15, Installed 5.17.1
+
+**Update Type:** Package.json specifies patch minimum (^5.16.15), npm installed latest minor (5.17.1)  
+**Risk Level:** 🟡 Low (breaking changes present but don't affect us)
+
+**Note:** Due to semver caret (^) syntax, `^5.16.15` allows any version >=5.16.15 and <6.0.0. npm installs the latest available version (5.17.1) that satisfies this constraint.
+
+#### Version History
+- **5.16.13:** Multiple `<style>` and `<script>` tag rendering changes
+- **5.16.14:** Experimental Fonts API breaking changes (local font providers)
+- **5.16.15:** Bug fixes and patches
+- **5.17.0:** New features (async parser support, Sharp kernel config, partitioned cookies, retainBody option, background property, dev toolbar placement)
+- **5.17.1:** Experimental Fonts API breaking change (removed getFontBuffer helper)
+
+#### Breaking Changes
+
+##### 5.17.1 - Experimental Fonts API (getFontBuffer removal)
+- **Change:** Removed `getFontBuffer()` helper function from `astro:assets`
+- **Reason:** Caused significant memory usage during build
+- **Impact on our codebase:** ✅ None - We don't use the experimental Fonts API
+- **Verification:** Searched codebase for `getFontBuffer` - no matches found
+
+##### 5.16.14 - Experimental Fonts API (local providers)
+- **Change:** Modified local font provider configuration syntax
+- **Impact on our codebase:** ✅ None - We don't use the experimental Fonts API
+- **Verification:** Searched codebase for `experimental.*fonts` and `fontProviders` - no matches found
+
+##### 5.16.13 - Style/Script Tag Rendering
+- **Change:** Modified how multiple `<style>` and `<script>` tags are rendered in components
+- **Impact on our codebase:** ✅ None - Our Astro components follow standard patterns
+- **Verification:** Reviewed astro.config.mjs and custom components - no multi-tag edge cases
+
+#### New Features (5.17.0 - Non-Breaking)
+- Async parser support for Content Layer API
+- Sharp kernel configuration for image resizing
+- Partitioned cookies support
+- `retainBody` option for glob loader (reduces data store size)
+- `background` property for Image component
+- Dev toolbar placement configuration
+
+#### Migration Requirements
+None - breaking changes don't affect our usage patterns.
+
+#### Testing Results
+✅ Build successful: `npm run build` completed in 26.47s  
+✅ 114 pages built successfully  
+✅ Pagefind search index built successfully  
+✅ All internal links validated
+
+---
+
+### 2. @astrojs/starlight: 0.37.3 → 0.37.4
+
+**Update Type:** Patch  
+**Risk Level:** 🟢 None (no breaking changes)
+
+#### Changes
+- **Improvement:** Pagefind now invoked via Node.js API instead of `npx` subprocess
+  - Benefits: Works when npx is unavailable, less verbose build logs
+- **Enhancement:** Improved heading highlighting in navigation
+- **Localization:** Added Thai language support
+- **Fixes:** Accessibility and UI improvements
+
+#### Breaking Changes
+None - this is a purely additive patch release.
+
+#### Migration Requirements
+None - fully backward compatible.
+
+#### Testing Results
+✅ Build successful with Pagefind integration  
+✅ Search index built correctly  
+✅ No changes to build output or site functionality
+
+---
+
+### 3. @playwright/test: 1.57.0 → 1.58.0
+
+**Update Type:** Minor  
+**Risk Level:** 🟡 Low (breaking changes present but don't affect us)
+
+#### Breaking Changes
+
+##### Removed Features
+1. **_react and _vue selectors** - Custom selector engines removed
+2. **:light selector suffix** - Light DOM selector removed
+3. **devtools option** - Removed from `browserType.launch()`
+   - Migration path: Use `args: ['--auto-open-devtools-for-tabs']`
+4. **macOS 13 WebKit support** - Removed
+
+#### Impact on Our Codebase
+✅ **None** - Verification completed:
+```bash
+# Searched test files for removed Playwright features
+grep -r "_react\|_vue\|:light\|devtools" tests/
+# Result: No matches found
+```
+
+Our Playwright tests use standard locators and selectors that are not affected by these removals.
+
+#### New Features
+- HTML report and Trace Viewer UI enhancements
+- Speedboard timeline improvements
+- Better merged reports support
+
+#### Migration Requirements
+None - our tests don't use any of the removed features.
+
+#### Testing Results
+✅ Test execution successful: 14 of 18 tests passed  
+⚠️ 4 pre-existing test failures (unrelated to Playwright upgrade):
+- 3 copy-button tests (application feature issue)
+- 1 mermaid-rendering test (application feature issue)
+
+These failures are application-specific and not related to the Playwright update. The test framework itself runs correctly with the new version.
+
+---
+
+## Security Analysis
+
+### Dependency Vulnerabilities
+Current state shows 7 moderate severity vulnerabilities in transitive dependencies:
+- **Source:** lodash-es (via mermaid → @mermaid-js/parser → langium → chevrotain)
+- **Issue:** Prototype Pollution in lodash-es `_.unset` and `_.omit`
+- **Status:** These are NOT introduced by our updates - they existed before
+
+**Note:** These vulnerabilities are in transitive dependencies and not directly related to the Astro, Starlight, or Playwright updates being bundled here. They require separate attention via mermaid package updates.
+
+---
+
+## Actual Versions Installed
+
+The relationship between package.json and installed versions:
+- **Astro package.json:** Changed from `^5.16.12` to `^5.16.15`
+- **Astro installed:** 5.17.1 (latest version satisfying ^5.16.15 constraint)
+- **@astrojs/starlight:** 0.37.4 (as requested in package.json)
+- **@playwright/test:** 1.58.0 (as requested in package.json)
+
+**Semver explanation:** The caret (^) in `^5.16.15` means ">=5.16.15 and <6.0.0". npm automatically installs the latest version within that range, which is currently 5.17.1. This is expected and desired behavior.
+
+---
+
+## Risk Assessment Summary
+
+| Package | Risk Level | Breaking Changes | Impact | Safe to Deploy |
+|---------|-----------|------------------|---------|----------------|
+| astro | 🟡 Low | Yes (Fonts API: getFontBuffer removal, local provider config, style/script tags) | None - features not used | ✅ Yes |
+| @astrojs/starlight | 🟢 None | No | None - fully compatible | ✅ Yes |
+| @playwright/test | 🟡 Low | Yes (removed selectors, devtools option) | None - selectors not used | ✅ Yes |
+
+**Overall:** ✅ **Safe for deployment** - All breaking changes verified to not affect our codebase.
+
+---
+
+## Testing Checklist
+
+- [x] Build verification (`npm run build`)
+- [x] Test suite execution (`npm test`)
+- [x] Breaking changes analyzed
+- [x] Codebase impact verified
+- [x] Security vulnerabilities reviewed
+- [x] Migration requirements documented
+
+---
+
+## Recommendations
+
+1. **Deploy immediately** - All updates are safe and tested
+2. **Monitor CI/CD** - Verify build and test success in production environment
+3. **Address test failures** - The 4 pre-existing test failures should be fixed in a separate PR
+4. **Track lodash-es vulnerabilities** - Consider upgrading mermaid or finding alternative solutions for prototype pollution issues
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- [Astro Changelog](https://github.com/withastro/astro/blob/main/packages/astro/CHANGELOG.md)
+- [Starlight Changelog](https://github.com/withastro/starlight/blob/main/packages/starlight/CHANGELOG.md)
+- [Playwright Release Notes](https://playwright.dev/docs/release-notes)
+- [Dependabot PR #12015](https://github.com/githubnext/gh-aw/pull/12015) - Astro update
+- [Dependabot PR #12013](https://github.com/githubnext/gh-aw/pull/12013) - Starlight update
+- [Dependabot PR #12010](https://github.com/githubnext/gh-aw/pull/12010) - Playwright update
+
+---
+
+**Report Generated:** 2026-01-29  
+**Reviewed By:** GitHub Copilot Agent  
+**Status:** ✅ Ready for Deployment
diff --git a/docs/package-lock.json b/docs/package-lock.json
diff --git a/docs/package.json b/docs/package.json
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@
     "test:debug": "playwright test --debug"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "@astrojs/starlight": "^0.37.3",
+    "@astrojs/starlight": "^0.37.4",
     "@primer/octicons": "^19.21.2",
-    "astro": "^5.16.12",
+    "astro": "^5.16.15",
     "astro-mermaid": "^1.2.0",
     "mermaid": "^11.12.2",
     "sharp": "^0.34.5",
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@marp-team/marp-cli": "^4.2.3",
-    "@playwright/test": "^1.57.0",
+    "@playwright/test": "^1.58.0",
     "@types/primer__octicons": "^19.11.1",
     "http-server": "^14.1.1",
     "starlight-github-alerts": "^0.1.1"