PR Template Generator Free Online Tool 2026

Last updated March 22, 2026

Repository File Locations by Platform

• GitHub single template: .github/pull_request_template.md
• GitHub multiple templates: .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/feature.md, bugfix.md, etc.
• GitLab default template: .gitlab/merge_request_templates/Default.md
• GitLab multiple templates: .gitlab/merge_request_templates/Feature.md, Hotfix.md, etc.
• Bitbucket: Configure in repository settings under "Pull requests"

Tips for Effective PR Templates

• Keep checklists short — long checklists get ignored; focus on the most important items
• Use HTML comments (<!-- -->) for instructions that won't appear in the rendered PR
• Link issues with closing keywords: "Closes #123" auto-closes the issue when the PR merges
• Include a screenshots section for any PR that touches the UI
• Add a rollback plan section for changes that touch production data or infrastructure

## Description

<!-- Explain what changes were made and why -->

Closes #<issue-number>

## Type of Change

- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change that fixes an issue)
- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change that adds functionality)
- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that causes existing functionality to change)
- [ ] Documentation update
- [ ] Refactor (no functional changes)
- [ ] Performance improvement
- [ ] Dependency update

## How Has This Been Tested?

- [ ] Unit tests
- [ ] Integration tests
- [ ] Manual testing

**Test environment:** <describe your test setup>

## Checklist

- [ ] My code follows the project's style guidelines
- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix/feature works
- [ ] New and existing unit tests pass locally
- [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly
- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings or errors
- [ ] I have checked for potential breaking changes

## Screenshots (if applicable)

| Before | After |
|--------|-------|
|        |       |

## Summary

<!-- Brief description of what this MR does -->

Related issue: #<issue-number>

## Changes Made

<!-- List the key changes in this MR -->

- 
- 
- 

## Type of Change

- [ ] Bug fix
- [ ] New feature
- [ ] Breaking change
- [ ] Documentation
- [ ] Refactor

## Testing

- [ ] Unit tests added/updated
- [ ] Integration tests added/updated
- [ ] Manually tested in development environment

## Deployment Notes

<!-- Any environment variables, migrations, or deployment steps required? -->

- [ ] No deployment changes required
- [ ] Requires environment variable changes: <describe>
- [ ] Requires database migration
- [ ] Requires cache invalidation

## Rollback Plan

<!-- How to revert this change if issues are found in production? -->

## Reviewer Notes

<!-- Anything specific you want reviewers to focus on? -->

## Feature Description

**What does this feature do?**

**Why is this feature needed?**

**Link to design/spec:** <URL>

## Implementation Details

<!-- Technical approach and key decisions -->

## API Changes

- [ ] No API changes
- [ ] New endpoints added (list below)
- [ ] Existing endpoints modified (list below)
- [ ] Breaking API changes (requires version bump)

**Changed endpoints:**

## Database Changes

- [ ] No database changes
- [ ] New tables/columns added
- [ ] Migration script included: `db/migrations/YYYYMMDD_description.sql`
- [ ] Indexes added for performance

## Feature Flags

- [ ] Feature is behind a feature flag: `FEATURE_FLAG_NAME`
- [ ] Feature is enabled by default
- [ ] Feature flag cleanup ticket: #<issue-number>

## Testing

- [ ] Unit tests: >80% coverage on new code
- [ ] Integration tests for new endpoints
- [ ] E2E tests updated
- [ ] Performance tested (no regression)

## Screenshots / Demo

<!-- Add screenshots or a link to a demo video -->