require-azure-pipelines-trigger-include-branches

Require trigger.branches.include in Azure Pipelines to contain branch entries.

Targeted pattern scope

• Root trigger.branches.include in azure-pipelines.yml.

What this rule reports

This rule reports trigger branch include blocks that are present but empty.

Why this rule exists

Empty include blocks can silently disable intended CI triggers or create ambiguous trigger behavior.

❌ Incorrect

trigger:
  branches:
    include:

✅ Correct

trigger:
  branches:
    include:
      - main

When not to use it

Disable this rule if push trigger branch selection is managed outside repository YAML.

Rule catalog ID: R110

Further reading

• Azure Pipelines trigger schema