diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -9,5 +9,6 @@ Yes/No #000
 ### Checklist
 
 - [ ] only relevant code is changed (make a diff before you submit the PR)
+- [ ] do no modify the version in package.json or CHANGELOG.md
 - [ ] tests are included and pass: `yarn test` (see [details here](https://github.com/i18next/i18next-parser/blob/master/docs/development.md#tests))
 - [ ] documentation is changed or added