diff --git a/.github/workflows/pr-00-gate.yml b/.github/workflows/pr-00-gate.yml
index 7bd9a8a1..adbcdea1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pr-00-gate.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pr-00-gate.yml
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ jobs:
       python-versions: '["3.11"]'
       coverage-min: "80"
       format_check: false  # Using ruff for formatting
+      # Keep PR feedback fast by skipping heavy integration suites here.
+      # Full test coverage remains enforced on main branch CI.
+      pytest_args: "--ignore=tests/integration --ignore=tests/integrations"
       working-directory: "."
       artifact-prefix: "gate-"
       # Enable soft coverage gate for trend tracking and hotspot reporting