Force merge missing from mobile app

[ssbarnea]

Repo Admins can bypass required checks in order to fast merge some changes but this option is missing from the mobile client, making "remote" maintenance much harder.

[srijon57]

It sounds like you're facing a challenge with repository management on the GitHub mobile client, particularly with the limitation of not being able to bypass required checks for merging changes. This can indeed make remote maintenance more difficult, especially when quick actions are necessary.

Here are a few suggestions that might help you manage this situation:

• Use the Browser Version: While not as convenient as the mobile app, you can access GitHub through your mobile device's web browser. The browser version typically offers full functionality, including the ability to bypass required checks if you have the necessary permissions.

• Temporary Workarounds: If you need to merge changes urgently and cannot access a desktop, consider using a tablet or a different device that might offer a better browsing experience. This can provide a temporary solution until you can access a full desktop environment.

• Collaborate with Team Members: If possible, coordinate with other repository administrators who might have access to a desktop environment. They can assist with merging changes when you're unable to do so via the mobile client.

• Provide Feedback to GitHub: Consider providing feedback to GitHub about this limitation. They often take user feedback into account for future updates, and this feature might be valuable for other users as well.

• Explore Third-Party Apps: There might be third-party applications that offer more comprehensive GitHub integration and additional features. However, be cautious and ensure that any third-party app you use is secure and reputable.

• Plan Ahead: If you anticipate needing to perform administrative tasks while away from a desktop, try to plan ahead and ensure that necessary merges and checks are handled beforehand.

I hope these suggestions help you manage your repository more effectively while on the go. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

[AngeloGiacco]

What is this ai slop

[alxwlw]

+1 — here's what this gap costs us in practice.

I'm the only admin on a small private org repo and I merge most PRs from my phone. Our main ruleset required passing status checks, with the Repository admin role as a bypass actor (bypass_mode: pull_request). On github.com and with gh pr merge --admin this works fine, but GitHub Mobile just shows the merge as blocked: there is no "Merge without waiting for requirements to be met (bypass rules)" option.

To be able to merge from the phone, we ended up removing the required status checks from the ruleset entirely. Now every collaborator can merge with red or still-running CI, not just the admin. A bypass option in the app, shown only to actors who are allowed to bypass (same as on the web), would let us keep the checks enforced for everyone else.