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require-digitalocean-app-spec-file

Require a DigitalOcean App Platform specification file.

Targeted pattern scope​

  • Repositories that opt into the DigitalOcean preset without committing .do/app.yaml or .do/app.yml.

What this rule reports​

This rule reports repositories using the DigitalOcean preset when no App Platform spec file exists.

Why this rule exists​

The App Platform spec captures services, routes, environment variables, and deploy behavior. Keeping that file in version control makes infrastructure changes reviewable with the application code they affect.

❌ Incorrect​

// DigitalOcean App Platform is configured only in the dashboard.
export default [];

✅ Correct​

# .do/app.yaml
name: example-app
services:
  - name: web
    github:
      repo: example/repo
      branch: main

When not to use it​

Disable this rule if the repository does not deploy through DigitalOcean App Platform.

Rule catalog ID: R073

Further reading​