Read the base-branch column.

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Learn why a PR may be stuck despite a maintainer's recent activity, and how to identify the root cause

intermediate Published 6 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Check the base-branch column for your PR
  2. Verify if the base branch is correct
  3. Update the base branch if necessary
  4. Rebase your PR to ensure it's up-to-date
  5. Notify the maintainer of the changes
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and maintainers can benefit from understanding the importance of checking the base branch when troubleshooting stuck PRs, to improve collaboration and productivity

Key Insight

💡 The base branch can be a common culprit for stuck PRs, and checking it can help resolve issues quickly

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🚨 Don't assume a maintainer is slow! Check the base-branch column to ensure your PR is targeting the correct branch 🚀

Full Article

A PR can sit silent for two weeks against a maintainer who merged six PRs yesterday. Sometimes the maintainer isn't slow; the base branch was wrong.
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