diff --git a/.github/workflows/stlc-auto-merge.yml b/.github/workflows/stlc-auto-merge.yml
index fdf14d62..6b07d0d6 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/stlc-auto-merge.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/stlc-auto-merge.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,12 @@
 name: Auto-merge SDK release PRs
 
 on:
+  pull_request_target:
+    types: [opened, synchronize, reopened, ready_for_review]
+    branches: [main]
+  workflow_run:
+    workflows: ['CI', 'Release Doctor']
+    types: [completed]
   workflow_dispatch:
     inputs:
       pr_number: