Zero lint errors required before docs merge
Block the merge when a docs branch still has lint errors so the live hub stops inheriting known quality debt by policy.
Why this can grow a startup
Teams often say quality matters, then let known docs issues ship because the merge button is easier than the cleanup. ReadMe's review settings make a firmer rule available: do not merge if lint errors still exist on the branch. That matters because documentation debt compounds through every support reply, onboarding flow, and search result that points at the page. A blocked merge is cheaper than a public correction once the bad route is already circulating.
Company example
ReadMe's Reviews settings include Zero Lint Errors, which prevents users from merging changes if there are lint errors on the branch.
Source and metric
Source: ReadMe Docs: Reviews
ReadMe can prevent branch merges until lint errors are cleared.
When to use it
Use this when Documentation, SEO, Operations is relevant to documentation, merge gate, quality control and you can run a bounded test with a low budget.
When not to use it
Do not use it as a substitute for customer evidence, a clear owner, or a measurable stop condition. Local platform rules and market behavior still need checking.
Founder checklist
- Read ReadMe Docs: Reviews and identify what is directly supported.
- Choose one channel context: Documentation, SEO, Operations.
- Define the test around ReadMe can prevent branch merges until lint errors are cleared..
- Set an owner, evidence window, and stop condition before launch.
Explore the context
Apply this with an operator
Turn isolated search tactics into a crawlable visibility system tied to demand and proof.