Standardizing labels in your GitHub repository helps streamline issue tracking and project management. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of label categories and their purposes.
- Manage labels under
Settings > Labels in your GitHub repository.
- Ensure these match the spelling and hex codes listed below to enable reliable automation.
| Label |
Color |
Purpose |
priority/now |
#b60205 |
Must be acted on immediately |
priority/next |
#d4c500 |
Should be handled soon |
priority/later |
#6a737d |
Deferred or lower importance |
| Label |
Color |
Purpose |
type/action |
#0366d6 |
Concrete task requiring follow-up |
type/concept |
#0e8a16 |
Definition, insight, or system component |
| Label |
Color |
Purpose |
status/untriaged |
#586069 |
Not yet processed or classified |
status/today |
#5319e7 |
Planned or being worked on today |
status/done |
#a2eeef |
Action complete |
status/needs-input |
#b60205 |
Blocked until further info or feedback is provided |