For an overview of all available workflows, see the main README.

Batch review of open pull requests against repository contribution guidelines

The Contribution Check workflow runs every 4 hours to review open pull requests against your CONTRIBUTING.md. It helps maintainers efficiently prioritize community contributions by categorizing PRs as ready to review, needing work, or outside contribution guidelines.

Installation

# Install the 'gh aw' extension
gh extension install github/gh-aw

# Add the workflow to your repository
gh aw add-wizard githubnext/agentics/contribution-check

This walks you through adding the workflow to your repository.

How It Works

graph LR
    A[Fetch Open PRs] --> B[Pre-filter Candidates]
    B --> C[Check CONTRIBUTING.md]
    C --> D{Compliant?}
    D -->|Ready| E[Label: lgtm]
    D -->|Needs Work| F[Add Feedback Comment]
    D -->|Off Guidelines| G[Label: spam]
    E --> H[Create Report Issue]
    F --> H
    G --> H

The workflow creates report issues with PRs grouped by readiness level (🟢 Ready, 🟡 Needs work, 🔴 Off-guidelines), adds comments with constructive feedback, and applies labels based on quality signals.

Usage

Configuration

You can customize the target repository (via TARGET_REPOSITORY variable, requires additional authorization), schedule frequency, and report format. The workflow requires a CONTRIBUTING.md file to evaluate PRs against.

After editing run gh aw compile to update the workflow and commit all changes to the default branch.

Human in the Loop

• Review report issues to prioritize maintainer review time
• Validate PRs marked as lgtm are ready for code review
• Check PRs flagged as spam before taking action
• Engage with contributors who receive feedback