diff --git a/ghcontrib/README.md b/ghcontrib/README.md
index 43ceb87..89f3e5d 100644
--- a/ghcontrib/README.md
+++ b/ghcontrib/README.md
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Currently includes checks for:
   - `♻️ refactor: ` — refactors
   - `🎨 design: ` — design and UX updates
   - `📚 docs: ` — documentation updates
+  - `✏️ RFD: ` — requests for discussion
 - Linear magic-word references in the PR title or body, e.g. `fixes PCC-123` or `related to DES-456`.
   Must include a supported Paper Compute Co. Linear team.
 
diff --git a/ghcontrib/pr.go b/ghcontrib/pr.go
index 6398055..2d55658 100644
--- a/ghcontrib/pr.go
+++ b/ghcontrib/pr.go
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ var validPRPrefixes = []string{
 	"♻️ refactor: ",
 	"🎨 design: ",
 	"📚 docs: ",
+	"✏️ RFD: ",
 
 	// Colon based emoji derivatives
 	":sparkles: feat: ",
@@ -25,6 +26,7 @@ var validPRPrefixes = []string{
 	":recycle: refactor: ",
 	":art: design: ",
 	":books: docs: ",
+	":pencil2: RFD: ",
 }
 
 // Linear's magic words compiled from: