##### SUMMARY
Use of the meta/runtime.yml file to specify the ansible-core version for collections
##### ISSUE TYPE
- Docs Pull Request
+label: docsite_pr
@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ The optional import behavior also applies to module_utils imported from collecti
Listing collection dependencies
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We recommend that collections work as standalone, independent units, depending only on ansible-core. However, if your collection must depend on features and functionality from another collection, list the other collection or collections under ``dependencies`` in your collection's :file:`galaxy.yml` file. For more information on the :file:`galaxy.yml` file, see :ref:`collections_galaxy_meta`.
We recommend that collections work as standalone, independent units, depending only on ansible-core. However, if your collection must depend on features and functionality from another collection, list the other collection or collections under ``dependencies`` in your collection's :file:`galaxy.yml` file. Use the :file:`meta/runtime.yml` file to set the ansible-core version that your collection depends on. For more information on the :file:`galaxy.yml` file, see :ref:`collections_galaxy_meta`.
You can use git repositories for collection dependencies during local development and testing. For example: