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require-azure-pipelines-trigger

Require an explicit Azure Pipelines trigger: configuration.

Targeted pattern scope​

  • Top-level trigger: in azure-pipelines.yml.
  • Pipelines that omit trigger: entirely.
  • Pipelines that explicitly set trigger: none.

What this rule reports​

This rule reports Azure Pipelines configs that do not enable push-triggered CI.

Why this rule exists​

A repository can accidentally disable push validation while keeping other pipeline settings intact. Requiring an explicit non-none trigger: keeps CI coverage visible in code review and prevents silent trigger drift.

❌ Incorrect​

pr:
  branches:
    include:
      - main
trigger: none
pr:
  - main

✅ Correct​

trigger:
  branches:
    include:
      - main
pr:
  branches:
    include:
      - main

When not to use it​

Disable this rule if the repository intentionally avoids push-triggered Azure Pipelines runs.

Rule catalog ID: R075

Further reading​