PR Automation with OpenClaw

Table of contents

1. Install GitHub Skill
2. Create Review Prompts
3. Set Up Automation Rules
4. Configure Notifications
5. Example Workflows
6. Next Steps
7. FAQ

Install GitHub Skill

openclaw skills install github

Authorize with repo and admin:repo_hook scopes for full PR access.

Create Review Prompts

Create ~/.openclaw/workspace/prompts/pr-review.md:

# PR Review Prompt
Analyze this pull request:
- Check for breaking changes
- Verify tests pass
- Suggest code improvements
- Check for security issues
- Verify documentation updates

Provide a concise review with specific, actionable feedback.

Set Up Automation Rules

Create ~/.openclaw/workspace/prompts/pr-auto-review.md:

# Auto PR Review Rules
Auto-review PRs that meet:
- From trusted team members
- Less than 500 lines changed
- No breaking changes
- All tests passing

Skip manual review for these criteria.
Flag others for manual review.

Configure Notifications

Add to ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json:

{
  "automation": {
    "pr-monitor": {
      "schedule": "*/5 * * * *",
      "prompt": "file:prompts/pr-auto-review.md",
      "target": "slack"
    },
    "pr-alerts": {
      "schedule": "*/1 * * * *",
      "prompt": "file:prompts/pr-review.md",
      "target": ["slack", "telegram"]
    }
  }
}

Example Workflows

Auto-Approve Documentation PRs

If PR only changes docs and tests pass:
- Add approval label
- Auto-merge after 1 hour if no objections

Security Scan on New PRs

Run security analysis on all new PRs:
- Check for exposed secrets
- Scan dependencies for vulnerabilities
- Flag any sensitive data changes

Next Steps

• CI/CD Monitoring
• Dependency Management
• Code Quality Checks
• GitHub Skill Guide
• Security Overview

FAQ

Q: Can OpenClaw merge PRs automatically?
A: Yes, but enable approvals for safety. Use auto-merge rules carefully.

Q: How does it handle large PRs?
A: It can summarize and focus on key changes. Configure size limits if needed.

Q: Can it review code quality?
A: Yes. Configure linting and test coverage checks.

Q: What about GitLab MRs?
A: Use gitlab skill for merge requests instead of PRs.

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