If at least one path matches a pattern in the `paths` filter, the workflow runs. For example, the following workflow would run anytime you push a JavaScript file (`.js`).

```yaml
on:
  push:
    paths:
      - '**.js'
```

{% data reusables.pull_requests.path-filtering-required-workflows %}

If a workflow is skipped due to path filtering, [branch filtering](/actions/using-workflows/workflow-syntax-for-github-actions#onpull_requestpull_request_targetbranchesbranches-ignore), or a [commit message](/actions/managing-workflow-runs/skipping-workflow-runs), then checks associated with that workflow will remain in a "Pending" state. A pull request that requires those checks to be successful will be blocked from merging.