Labels#

Labels categorize issues and pull requests. Each repository has its own set, managed under Settings → Labels. The label picker on an issue or pull request links there through Manage labels.

Anyone who can read the repository can browse its labels. Creating, editing and deleting them requires permission to manage labels.

Create a label#

Choose a name (1 to 50 characters), an optional description and a colour: pick a preset swatch or type a #rrggbb value. The chip above the form previews the result.

Edit or delete a label#

Edit a label's name, colour or description in place. Deleting a label asks for confirmation and removes it from every issue and pull request that has it.

If someone else changed the label first, your change is rejected and the list refreshes; apply it again.

Apply labels#

Use the Labels picker in an issue or pull request sidebar, or: