GoKawiilGitHub introduces new repository controls for pull request management
GitHub has added two new options for repository owners to control pull request access. Users can now disable pull requests entirely or restrict their creation to collaborators only, providing more flexibility for different project types. These features are available across all repositories and can be configured in the repository settings.
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These updates could allow project maintainers to better tailor contribution workflows, especially for read-only or mirror repositories. They also enable tighter control during critical development phases, potentially reducing unwanted or unreviewed changes.
- Repository owners can disable pull requests entirely.
- Pull request creation can be limited to collaborators.
- Settings are available for all public and private repositories.
Source: github.blog, 2026-10-06
Published there as: “New repository settings for configuring pull request access”
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