Using PowerShell to Block GitLab Merges with Unchecked Issue Checkboxes

Objective This blog post demonstrates how to enforce acceptance criteria in GitLab merge requests using PowerShell pipelines. By validating that all checkboxes in linked issues are completed before a merge is allowed, development teams can ensure higher quality and consistency in their codebase. The solution leverages GitLab’s API to automatically check issue descriptions, report any unchecked…