diff --git a/.github/workflows/cross-platform-testing-build-from-source.yml b/.github/workflows/cross-platform-testing-build-from-source.yml
index 719127c6..3d130be3 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/cross-platform-testing-build-from-source.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/cross-platform-testing-build-from-source.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 name: Run Cross-Platform Tests (Build From Source)
 
-on: [ workflow_dispatch ]
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+  workflow_dispatch:
 
 jobs:
   build:
diff --git a/.github/workflows/development-release.yml b/.github/workflows/development-release.yml
index c49c3694..7aff65c2 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/development-release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/development-release.yml
@@ -1,13 +1,15 @@
 name: Create Development Release
 
 on:
-  push:
-    branches:
-      - main
   workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      confirmation:
+        description: Enter the confirmation phrase 'DEVELOPMENT' (without quotes) if you are sure you want to trigger a development release.
+        required: true
 
 jobs:
   development_release:
+    if: github.event.inputs.confirmation == 'DEVELOPMENT'
     name: Release
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps: