Filtering and Search

Use the dashboard toolbar to narrow down pull requests in the current tab. Search by title or PR ID, then combine filters such as repository and author.

PR Pulse dashboard filter and search toolbar

The toolbar contains keyword search, repository, author, status, age, checks, and sorting controls. The table below explains each one.

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Filter by Author

Open Author and select one or more people. You can combine the author selection with other filters; it applies within All PRs, My PRs, or My Reviews, whichever tab is active.

PR Pulse multi-select author filter

The author filter supports multiple selections.

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Filters

PR Pulse dashboard filters and their current behavior
FilterBehavior
KeywordMatches the pull request title and PR ID, such as #123 or 123.
RepositoryMulti-select repository filter.
AuthorMulti-select author filter.
StatusMulti-select filter for Active, At Risk, Stuck, and Draft.
AgeMulti-select filter with fixed bands: < 24h, 24–72h, and > 72h.
ChecksSingle-select filter for Passed, Failed, Pending, and No Checks.
SortSingle-select sorting mode.

Sorting Options

  • Last activity, newest first
  • Last activity, oldest first
  • Repository, A–Z
  • Author, A–Z

How Filters Apply

  • Filters can be combined.
  • Filter state applies within the active tab: All PRs, My PRs, or My Reviews.
  • Search currently targets pull request title and ID, not description or body text.

PR Pulse for Azure DevOps

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Install the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace and open it in your Azure DevOps project.

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