GitHub: Limit open PRs for users without write access
GitHub now allows repository maintainers to set a maximum number of open pull requests for users without write access, helping to manage contribution volume and reduce noise. This feature enables maintainers to proactively control the influx of contributions, with options to bypass the limit for trusted users. Draft PRs are excluded from the limit, and the change aims to reduce review and CI overhead for busy repositories.
- →Limit concurrent open pull requests for non-write users
- →Bypass list for trusted contributors
- →Benefits for repository management
Features (1) ›
- Limit concurrent open pull requests for non-write users
Maintainers can now set a maximum number of open pull requests that users without write access can have simultaneously. This feature helps manage contribution volume and reduce noise in busy repositories. Draft pull requests do not count towards this limit.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Bypass list for trusted contributors
A bypass list can be configured to allow specific trusted contributors to exceed the pull request limit without granting them full collaborator access. This provides flexibility for managing contributions from key community members.
Notes (1) ›
- Benefits for repository management
This update aims to reduce noise, lower unnecessary review and CI overhead, and enable maintainers to focus on high-signal contributions. Feedback can be provided in the GitHub Community discussion.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-17-limit-open-pull-requests-for-users-without-write-access