ado-pr-publish

Publish draft pull requests in Azure DevOps with repository GUID lookup.

2|Updated Feb 14, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #code review #pull request #publish #azure devops #draft pr

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npx skills add https://github.com/jimweller/davit-dataops-dotfiles --skill ado-pr-publish

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Skill: ado-pr-publish
Source: https://github.com/jimweller/davit-dataops-dotfiles/tree/main/dataops-plugin/skills/ado-pr-publish
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimweller/davit-dataops-dotfiles --skill ado-pr-publish

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of publishing draft pull requests in Azure DevOps, streamlining the code review workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

Draft PR Creation: Publishes a draft pull request in Azure DevOps based on a provided draft file.
Automated Repository Lookup: Automatically finds the correct Azure DevOps repository GUID using project and repository names.
Status Updates: Updates the draft file with the published PR's URL and status upon successful creation.
Use Case: When you have a completed feature branch and a draft PR file ready, use this Skill to publish it to Azure DevOps for your team to review.

Quick Start

Use the ado-pr-publish skill to publish the draft PR located at .ado-drafts/my-feature-pr.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about ado-pr-publish

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I publish a draft pull request in Azure DevOps from a file?▼

Publishing a draft pull request in Azure DevOps requires a draft file, which the skill validates, uses to look up the repository GUID, creates the PR, and updates with the published URL and status.

What is the process for automating Azure DevOps repository lookup before creating a PR?▼

Automating Azure DevOps repository lookup uses your project and repository names to find the correct repository GUID required to create and publish the pull request.

Do I need a specific draft file format to create a draft PR in Azure DevOps?▼

Creating a draft PR in Azure DevOps requires a draft file, which the skill validates and previews before proceeding with pull request creation and status updating.

Can I preview my Azure DevOps draft PR before it is published?▼

You can preview your Azure DevOps draft PR before publishing, as the skill validates draft files and displays a preview prior to looking up the repository GUID and creating the pull request.

Does the skill update the draft file after publishing the Azure DevOps pull request?▼

After publishing the Azure DevOps pull request, the skill updates the original draft file with the published status and the newly created PR URL upon successful creation.

What's the best way to automate code review workflows using draft PRs in Azure DevOps?▼

Automating code review workflows with draft PRs in Azure DevOps is streamlined by validating drafts, finding the repository GUID, creating the PR, and updating the draft file with the published URL and status.