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require-azure-pipelines-name

Require a top-level name in Azure Pipelines configuration.

Targeted pattern scope​

  • Root-level name: in azure-pipelines.yml.

What this rule reports​

This rule reports pipelines without explicit identity metadata.

Why this rule exists​

Pipeline naming improves observability and reduces ambiguity in multi-pipeline repositories and CI dashboards.

❌ Incorrect​

trigger:
  - main
jobs:
  - job: test

✅ Correct​

name: CI
trigger:
  - main
jobs:
  - job: test

When not to use it​

Disable this rule if pipeline naming is intentionally injected outside repository configuration.

Rule catalog ID: R096

Further reading​