microsoft / microsoft/vscode-pull-request-github

Implement automated Pull Request prioritization system

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Since May 5, 2026.

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Description

Problem

Maintainers face a large number of Pull Requests, making it difficult to decide which ones to review first.

Proposed Solution

Introduce a scoring system to prioritize Pull Requests based on:

  • Size of the change
  • Risk level
  • Impact on the system
Expected Impact
  • More efficient review process
  • Faster integration of critical changes
  • Better allocation of maintainer effort

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  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

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