diff --git a/sdk/template/ci.yml b/sdk/template/ci.yml
index 1be91ba013d88..968fdfb77d4d2 100644
--- a/sdk/template/ci.yml
+++ b/sdk/template/ci.yml
@@ -26,6 +26,12 @@ pr:
   paths:
     include:
     - sdk/template/
+#if (false)
+    # The following paths should only be included in template/ci.yml, and removed from any other SDKs which copy this file.
+    # The surrounding conditions should accomplish that when installed with `dotnet new azsdk`.
+    # eng/common code changes trigger template pipeline for basic checking.
+    - eng/common/
+#endif
 
 extends:
   template: /eng/pipelines/templates/stages/archetype-sdk-client.yml