[kqr]

> Bitbucket, by contrast, has a feature where you can block PRs using a checkbox list outside of the description box

I'm not sure this is better. I like the idea of the full context of the PR being available in a small set of relatively standardised fields. Smaller, non-semantic sets are easier to standardise.

[verdverm]

I'm not sure how having a list of remaining tasks that can be added to adhoc and block PRs from merging is not better than check boxes in markdown description box that are little more than aesthetic...

It has saved us from self induced pain and is a great coordination point