From 871f4064a14cd03f051bd5f09033d82597c1ba22 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Courtney Claessens Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:32:34 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] adding doc for protected branches --- README.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 15f7ba8..085fd83 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -115,6 +115,10 @@ performed). can't detect the license for a dependency **we will inform you, but the action won't fail**. +## Blocking pull requests + +The Dependency Review GitHub Action check will only block a pull request from being merged if the repository owner has required the check to pass before merging. For more information, see the [documentation on protected branches](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/configuring-branches-and-merges-in-your-repository/defining-the-mergeability-of-pull-requests/about-protected-branches#require-status-checks-before-merging). + ## Getting help If you have bug reports, questions or suggestions please [create a new