Git Basics: Submit a Pull Request to a Forked Repository

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Submit a Pull Request to a Forked Repository

This guide shows you how to submit a pull request (PR) to your team’s main branch, not the original upstream repository. GitHub defaults to sending PRs to the original source, but for your team’s workflow, changes should stay within your fork until you’re ready to submit a larger update upstream.

Step 1: After you have pushed changes, go to your team’s repository on GitHub
GitHub will often show a banner for your recently pushed branch: Click "Compare & pull request" (example image below):

*Note - If you do not see this banner, you can just navigate to the "Pull Requests" tab at the top of your repository page and then select "New Pull Request" (example image below):

❗MOST IMPORTANT STEP BELOW❗

Step 2: Switch to your team repo's main branch.
Click the dropdown options for at the top of the screen and make sure the base repository on the left hand side is set as the base of your team's repository and not the original endless/threadbare repository:

Here's an image that shows someone selecting their team's main repository as an example:

Once selected, it should look like this (example image below):

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Step 3: Write a clear title for your pull request. Example: Add new dialogue to intro scene

• Your title should briefly summarize the change. Example: Add new dialogue to intro scene.
• In the larger description box below the title, explain what you changed and why. You can include:
• What part of the game you worked on
• Why the change was needed
• Anything specific your team should test or review

Example:
Added new dialogue lines for the intro scene to make the character’s motivations clearer. Please check for typos and make sure the scene still loads properly when starting the quest.

Step 4 (final step): Click "Create pull request"

Note:
If you did accidentally do a pull request to the endless/threadbare main repository, It's ok! You can just close the pull request by clicking the "Close Pull Request" button at the bottom of the PR. Then go back and re-do it from your team’s repository:

Quick Checklist

✅ Pull request goes from your branch → your team’s main branch

❌ Do not send it to endlessm/threadbare (the upstream repo)

You're all set! Your team can now review and merge your work.