require-azure-pipelines-pr-branches

Require explicit pull-request branch filters in Azure Pipelines.

Targeted pattern scope

Root pr: configuration in azure-pipelines.yml.
pr blocks missing explicit branch filters.

What this rule reports

This rule reports Azure Pipelines configs where PR validation scope is not explicitly declared.

Why this rule exists

Explicit PR branch filters prevent accidental scope drift (for example, PR checks running on every branch or no branch at all). Keeping those filters in version control improves reviewability.

❌ Incorrect

pr:
  autoCancel: true

✅ Correct

pr:
  branches:
    include:
      - main

When not to use it

Disable this rule if your repository intentionally relies on implicit PR validation scope.

Rule catalog ID: R082

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