diff --git a/docs/guides/github/index.md b/docs/guides/github/index.md
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@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ When requesting or submitting new features, first consider whether it might be u
 - Check the codebase to ensure that your feature doesn't already exist.
 - Check the pull requests to ensure that another person hasn't already submitted the feature or fix.
 - Read and understand the [DCO guidelines](./dco.md)  for the project.
+- Before a pull requets can be accepted, the repo-specific tests need to pass. Please test them locally first.
 
 ### Technical Requirements