PRnummer

PRnummer is the numeric identifier assigned to a pull request within a repository on a code-hosting platform. It provides a concise, stable reference to the proposed changes, enabling developers to discuss, review, and track the work.

In most systems, the PRnummer is issued when the pull request is opened and increases sequentially within that repository. It is not globally unique across all repositories. The number is typically visible in the user interface, in the pull request URL (for example, /pull/123), and in API responses as a field such as number.

PRnummer are used in communication and workflows. References like PR #123 can link teammates to the exact set of changes, and automation can use the number to fetch data, update status, or generate release notes. Platforms may rename or differentiate pull requests (for example, GitHub uses pull requests, GitLab uses merge requests), but the underlying concept of a repository-scoped numeric identifier remains.

Users should distinguish PRnummer from other identifiers such as commit SHAs and issue numbers. PRnummer identify a change proposal, not a specific commit, and are separate from the individual commits that comprise the PR. They can be related to issues and can be used to close issues automatically through references and keywords.

See also: pull request, merge request, issue number, commit hash, issue tracker.