Quick Access to Merge Status

GitHub has released a new merge status widget that displays prominently at the top of every pull request page, giving developers instant visibility into whether a PR is ready to merge.

Key Features

• Prominent placement: View merge readiness from anywhere in the pull request experience
• Works across all pages: Available on the traditional PR overview and the new "Files changed" page
• Quick blocker identification: Click to open detailed status and quickly identify:
  • Merge blockers
  • Missing approvals
  • Status checks that haven't passed

Compatibility with New Files Changed Page

If you're still using the classic "Files changed" page, you'll need to opt into the new experience to access the merge status widget from that view. GitHub recently made the new "Files changed" interface the default for users, but teams can switch back if needed.

Next Steps

The feature is in public preview and GitHub is actively collecting feedback. Report issues, ask questions, and review known limitations in the community feedback discussion.