Bot-created pull requests can run workflows if approved
GitHub has updated its platform to allow bot-created pull requests to run workflows after approval. According to the changelog entry, "Bot-created pull requests can run workflows if approved." This means that when a bot (such as Dependabot or a custom automation) opens a pull request, any associated GitHub Actions workflows will not run automatically. However, once a human approves the pull request, the workflows will be triggered. This change addresses a previous limitation where workflows were blocked entirely for bot-created PRs, which could prevent automated testing or deployment. The update is effective immediately and applies to all repositories using GitHub Actions. No specific version numbers or dates are mentioned beyond the publication date of June 11, 2026.
Developers can now automate testing for bot-generated PRs after approval.