diff --git a/.github/nitpicks.yml b/.github/nitpicks.yml
index 5181b1eee4..38c77b3a5b 100644
--- a/.github/nitpicks.yml
+++ b/.github/nitpicks.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,13 @@
 - markdown: |
-    Reminder: Please update the DB Readme.
+    Reminder: Please update the DB Readme and comment whether migrations are reversible (include rollback scripts if applicable).
   pathFilter:
     - "database/sql/**"
+
+- markdown: |
+    Reminder: Please consider backward compatibility when modifying the API specification. 
+    If breaking changes are unavoidable, ensure:
+    - You explicitly pointed out breaking changes.
+    - You communicate the changes to affected teams.
+    - You provide proper versioning and migration mechanisms.
+  pathFilter:
+    - "**/openapi.yml"