Clarify that contributors create agentic plans in issues, not pull requests#16557
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Clarify that contributors create agentic plans in issues, not pull requests#16557
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[WIP] Update contributions.md to clarify pull request process
Clarify that contributors create agentic plans in issues, not pull requests
Feb 18, 2026
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Pull request overview
This PR updates CONTRIBUTING.md to clarify that traditional pull requests are not enabled for this repository. Contributors must create detailed agentic plans in GitHub issues, which maintainers review and assign to GitHub Copilot Agent for implementation.
Changes:
- Added explicit warnings throughout the document stating traditional PRs are disabled
- Removed the "Fork the Repository" step and restructured the Quick Start guide
- Replaced "Create a Pull Request with GitHub Copilot Agent" with "Copilot Agent Will Be Assigned" to reflect the actual workflow
- Added a comprehensive example showing proper agentic plan structure with implementation details, file paths, validation rules, and test cases
- Updated the "Why No Local Development?" section to "Why No Traditional Pull Requests?" with expanded rationale
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CONTRIBUTING.md implied contributors could create PRs directly. The repository only accepts contributions via issues containing detailed agentic plans that maintainers assign to Copilot Agent.
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Example Agentic Plan Structure
The document now consistently communicates that contributors craft plans, maintainers assign to agent, and agent creates PRs.
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