github-no-web-commits.yml

name: GitHub - No Commits on GitHub Web
on:
  pull_request_target:
    types: 
      - opened
      - reopened
      # The "synchronize" type may not be used because code review commits,
      # from GitHub UI might be acceptable. Enable this if you want to block
      # all commits from GitHub UI.
      #
      # - synchronize

jobs:
  has-web-commits:
    runs-on: ubuntu-22.04
    steps:

      - name: Check if commits are made on GitHub Web UI
        id: check-commits
        run: |
          PR_NUMBER=$(jq --raw-output .pull_request.number "$GITHUB_EVENT_PATH")
          COMMITS_URL="https://api.github.com/repos/$GITHUB_REPOSITORY/pulls/$PR_NUMBER/commits"

          IS_GITHUB_COMMIT=$(curl --header "Authorization: Bearer ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}" "$COMMITS_URL" | jq '[.[] | .commit.committer.name] | any(.[]; . == "GitHub")')

          if [ "$IS_GITHUB_COMMIT" = "true" ]; then
            # Set variable for next task
            echo "IS_GITHUB_COMMIT=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
          fi

      - name: Add comment on PR if commits are made on GitHub Web UI
        uses: actions/github-script@d7906e4ad0b1822421a7e6a35d5ca353c962f410 # v6
        if: env.IS_GITHUB_COMMIT == 'true'
        with:
          github-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
          script: |
            core.setFailed("Please do not add commits via the GitHub Web UI.");  
            github.rest.issues.createComment({
              issue_number: context.issue.number,
              owner: context.repo.owner,
              repo: context.repo.repo,
              body: "Thanks for your pull request.\n\n**Please do not add commits via the GitHub Web UI.**\n\nIt generally means you have yet to test these changes in a development setup or complete any prerequisites. We need you to follow the guides mentioned in the checklist. Please revalidate these changes in a developer environment and confirm how you validated your changes.\n\nHappy contributing!\n\n---\n_**Note:** This message was automatically generated by a bot. If you feel this message is in error or would like help resolving it, feel free to reach us [in our contributor chat](https://discord.gg/PRyKn3Vbay)._"
            });