Question 1

How do I set up automatic closing of pull requests with invalid titles using this action?

Accepted Answer

Add 'github-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}' and 'auto-close-message' inputs in your workflow YAML. The action will close PRs that don't match the regex, and you can customize the message, using '%pattern%' to include the pattern.

Question 2

Can seferov/pr-lint-action validate the PR body or commit messages?

Accepted Answer

No, this action only validates the pull request title against a regex pattern. For body or commit validation, you need additional tools or custom workflows, as it's not supported out of the box.

Question 3

What's the difference between pr-lint-action and using GitHub's built-in branch protection rules?

Accepted Answer

GitHub branch protection enforces merge requirements like status checks but doesn't validate PR titles with regex. pr-lint-action specifically targets title format validation and offers auto-close, while branch protection is broader but less precise for title rules.

Question 4

How can I test my regex pattern before deploying it to production workflows?

Accepted Answer

Use online regex testers or local scripts to verify your pattern, as the action lacks built-in testing. Ensure it matches valid titles like '[PROJECT-123] lorem ipsum' to avoid false positives in your CI/CD pipeline.

Question 5

Does this action support multiple regex patterns or conditional validation?

Accepted Answer

No, it only supports a single regex pattern per configuration, as shown in the README examples. For multiple patterns, you might need to run the action multiple times or combine them into a complex regex.

Question 6

Is there a way to handle edge cases or exemptions in PR title validation?

Accepted Answer

The action doesn't provide built-in exemption handling; you'd need to adjust your regex pattern or use additional workflow steps to skip validation for specific cases, which adds complexity.

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