In the contribution guidelines (https://github.com/charlesaracil-ulti/pytest/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.rst#long-version), section 8 asks to commit, and then offers add a changelog and edit the authors file. So following those guideline verbatim will have those last two items excluded from the push. I might be better to ask for commit after changelog and authors file edit. <!-- Thanks for submitting an issue! Quick check-list while reporting bugs: --> - [ ] a detailed description of the bug or problem you are having - [ ] output of `pip list` from the virtual environment you are using - [ ] pytest and operating system versions - [ ] minimal example if possible