diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ Contributors guide: https://github.com/electron/electron/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.
 <!-- Remove items that do not apply. For completed items, change [ ] to [x]. -->
 
 - [ ] PR description included
+- [ ] I have built and tested this PR
 - [ ] `npm test` passes
 - [ ] tests are [changed or added](https://github.com/electron/electron/blob/main/docs/development/testing.md)
 - [ ] relevant API documentation, tutorials, and examples are updated and follow the [documentation style guide](https://github.com/electron/electron/blob/main/docs/development/style-guide.md)