diff --git a/.github/workflows/auto-merge.yml b/.github/workflows/auto-merge.yml
index 4539eaf..83de167 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/auto-merge.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/auto-merge.yml
@@ -10,8 +10,6 @@ permissions:
   contents: write
   pull-requests: write
   checks: read
-  # Required so Dependabot bumps that edit workflow YAML can merge.
-  workflows: write
 
 jobs:
   auto-merge: