diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index c50137f876..5b0fe1bcfe 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ I hereby agree to the terms of the [GreptimeDB CLA](https://github.com/GreptimeT
 
 ## What's changed and what's your intention?
 
-__!!! DO NOT LEAVE THIS BLOCK EMPTY !!!__
+<!--    
+ __!!! DO NOT LEAVE THIS BLOCK EMPTY !!!__
 
 Please explain IN DETAIL what the changes are in this PR and why they are needed:
 
@@ -12,9 +13,14 @@ Please explain IN DETAIL what the changes are in this PR and why they are needed
 - How does this PR work? Need a brief introduction for the changed logic (optional)
 - Describe clearly one logical change and avoid lazy messages (optional)
 - Describe any limitations of the current code (optional)
+- Describe if this PR will break **API or data compatibility**  (optional)
+-->
 
-## Checklist
+## PR Checklist
+Please convert it to a draft if some of the following conditions are not met.
 
 - [ ] I have written the necessary rustdoc comments.
 - [ ] I have added the necessary unit tests and integration tests.
 - [ ] This PR requires documentation updates.
+- [ ] API changes are backward compatible.
+- [ ] Schema or data changes are backward compatible.