diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2b5290f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/CODEOWNERS
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+# A PR into main needs an approving review from a code owner.
+# Replace with @NombaOSS/maintainers once that team exists.
+* @samaxbytez