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title, intro, permissions, redirect_from, versions, topics, type
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| Managing labels | You can classify {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}issues, pull requests, and discussions{% else %}issues and pull requests{% endif %} by creating, editing, applying, and deleting labels. | {% data reusables.enterprise-accounts.emu-permission-repo %} |
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About labels
You can manage your work on {% data variables.product.github %} by creating labels to categorize {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}issues, pull requests, and discussions{% else %}issues and pull requests{% endif %}. You can apply labels in the repository the label was created in. Once a label exists, you can use the label on any {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}issue, pull request, or discussion{% else %}issue or pull request{% endif %} within that repository.
About default labels
{% data variables.product.github %} provides default labels in every new repository. You can use these default labels to help create a standard workflow in a repository.
| Label | Description |
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bug |
Indicates an unexpected problem or unintended behavior |
documentation |
Indicates a need for improvements or additions to documentation |
duplicate |
Indicates similar {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}issues, pull requests, or discussions{% else %}issues or pull requests{% endif %} |
enhancement |
Indicates new feature requests |
good first issue |
Indicates a good issue for first-time contributors |
help wanted |
Indicates that a maintainer wants help on an issue or pull request |
invalid |
Indicates that an {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}issue, pull request, or discussion{% else %}issue or pull request{% endif %} is no longer relevant |
question |
Indicates that an {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}issue, pull request, or discussion{% else %}issue or pull request{% endif %} needs more information |
wontfix |
Indicates that work won't continue on an {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}issue, pull request, or discussion{% else %}issue or pull request{% endif %} |
Default labels are included in every new repository when the repository is created, but you can edit or delete the labels later.
Issues with the good first issue label are used to populate the repository's contribute page. For an example of a contribute page, see github/docs/contribute.
Organization owners can customize the default labels for repositories in their organization. For more information, see AUTOTITLE.
Creating a label
Anyone with write access to a repository can create a label.
{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %} {% data reusables.repositories.sidebar-issue-pr %} {% data reusables.project-management.labels %}
- To the right of the search field, click New label. {% data reusables.project-management.name-label %} {% data reusables.project-management.label-description %} {% data reusables.project-management.label-color-randomizer %} {% data reusables.project-management.create-label %}
Applying a label
Anyone with triage access to a repository can apply and dismiss labels.
- Navigate to the {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}issue, pull request, or discussion{% else %}issue or pull request{% endif %}.
- In the right sidebar, click Labels, then click a label.
Editing a label
Anyone with write access to a repository can edit existing labels.
{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %} {% data reusables.repositories.sidebar-issue-pr %} {% data reusables.project-management.labels %} {% data reusables.project-management.edit-label %} {% data reusables.project-management.name-label %} {% data reusables.project-management.label-description %} {% data reusables.project-management.label-color-randomizer %} {% data reusables.project-management.save-label %}
Deleting a label
Anyone with write access to a repository can delete existing labels.
Deleting a label will remove the label from issues and pull requests.
{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %} {% data reusables.repositories.sidebar-issue-pr %} {% data reusables.project-management.labels %} {% data reusables.project-management.delete-label %}