diff --git a/.github/workflows/pr-title.yml b/.github/workflows/pr-title.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..85746f1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/pr-title.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+name: PR Title
+
+on:
+  pull_request_target:
+    types: [opened, edited, synchronize]
+
+permissions:
+  pull-requests: read
+
+jobs:
+  validate:
+    name: Validate PR title
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: amannn/action-semantic-pull-request@v5
+        with:
+          types: |
+            feat
+            fix
+            docs
+            style
+            refactor
+            perf
+            test
+            build
+            ci
+            chore
+            revert
+          requireScope: false
+          subjectPattern: ^[a-z].+$
+          subjectPatternError: "The subject must start with a lowercase letter: '{subject}'"
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 50db3c5..6da4b4b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: bruits/sampo/crates/sampo-github-action@main
         with:
           command: auto
+          pr-title: "chore(release): bump versions and changelogs"
         env:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 01d948c..ab3d1f6 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -174,14 +174,28 @@ This project uses [Ruff](https://docs.astral.sh/ruff/) for linting and formattin
 - Keep functions focused and small
 - Add docstrings to public functions and classes
 
-### Commit Messages
+### PR Titles
 
-Please use [Semantic Commit Messages](https://gist.github.com/joshbuchea/6f47e86d2510bce28f8e7f42ae84c716).
-For the scope, you can also mention the package names.
-Use clear, descriptive commit messages that explain the "why" behind the change.
+Since all branches are squash-merged, the **PR title becomes the commit message** on `main`. PR titles are validated by CI using [Semantic Commit Messages](https://gist.github.com/joshbuchea/6f47e86d2510bce28f8e7f42ae84c716) format:
 
-These commit conventions are generally most important on commits to main.
-All branch commits get squash-merged.
+```
+type(scope): subject
+```
+
+- **type** (required): `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `style`, `refactor`, `perf`, `test`, `build`, `ci`, `chore`, `revert`
+- **scope** (optional): package name or area, e.g. `feat(generaltranslation): add new method`
+- **subject** (required): lowercase start, describes the "why" behind the change
+
+Examples:
+
+```
+feat: add batch translation support
+fix(generaltranslation): handle empty input gracefully
+chore: update dependencies
+docs: clarify setup instructions
+```
+
+Individual commit messages on feature branches are not enforced, but following the same convention is encouraged.
 
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