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id: runsStatusChecksBeforeMerging
lifecycle: stable
short: Check that the project runs required status checks
motivation: >
  Required status checks can check for common errors and resolve issues in PRs.
implementation: >
  The probe checks the rules for default and release branches in the projects repository.
outcome:
  - The probe returns one OutcomeTrue for each branch that runs required status checks, and one OutcomeFalse for branches that don't.
remediation:
  onOutcome: False
  effort: Medium
  text:
    - Enable required status checks by following [these guidelines](https://docs.github.com/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/collaborating-on-repositories-with-code-quality-features/troubleshooting-required-status-checks).
ecosystem:
  languages:
    - all
  clients:
    - github
    - gitlab