REST-API-Endpunkte für Labels - GitHub Enterprise Server 3.21 Docs

List labels for an issue

Lists all labels for an issue.

Fine-grained access tokens for "List labels for an issue"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (read)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (read)

This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.

Parameter für "List labels for an issue"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
`issue_number` integer Erforderlich The number that identifies the issue.

Abfrageparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`per_page` integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Standard: `30`
`page` integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Standard: `1`

HTTP response status codes for "List labels for an issue"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`200`	OK
`301`	Moved permanently
`404`	Resource not found
`410`	Gone

Code samples for "List labels for an issue"

Request example

get/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{issue_number}/labels

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/issues/ISSUE_NUMBER/labels

Response

Status: 200

[
  {
    "id": 208045946,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDY=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/bug",
    "name": "bug",
    "description": "Something isn't working",
    "color": "f29513",
    "default": true
  },
  {
    "id": 208045947,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDc=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/enhancement",
    "name": "enhancement",
    "description": "New feature or request",
    "color": "a2eeef",
    "default": false
  }
]

Add labels to an issue

Adds labels to an issue.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Add labels to an issue"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (write)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (write)

Parameter für "Add labels to an issue"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
`issue_number` integer Erforderlich The number that identifies the issue.

Körperparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`labels` array of strings The names of the labels to add to the issue's existing labels. You can also pass an `array` of labels directly, but GitHub recommends passing an object with the `labels` key. To replace all of the labels for an issue, use "Set labels for an issue."

HTTP response status codes for "Add labels to an issue"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`200`	OK
`301`	Moved permanently
`404`	Resource not found
`410`	Gone
`422`	Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed.

Code samples for "Add labels to an issue"

Request example

post/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{issue_number}/labels

curl -L \
  -X POST \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/issues/ISSUE_NUMBER/labels \
  -d '{"labels":["bug","enhancement"]}'

Response

Status: 200

[
  {
    "id": 208045946,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDY=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/bug",
    "name": "bug",
    "description": "Something isn't working",
    "color": "f29513",
    "default": true
  },
  {
    "id": 208045947,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDc=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/enhancement",
    "name": "enhancement",
    "description": "New feature or request",
    "color": "a2eeef",
    "default": false
  }
]

Set labels for an issue

Removes any previous labels and sets the new labels for an issue.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Set labels for an issue"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (write)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (write)

Parameter für "Set labels for an issue"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
`issue_number` integer Erforderlich The number that identifies the issue.

Körperparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`labels` array of strings The names of the labels to set for the issue. The labels you set replace any existing labels. You can pass an empty array to remove all labels. Alternatively, you can pass a single label as a `string` or an `array` of labels directly, but GitHub recommends passing an object with the `labels` key. You can also add labels to the existing labels for an issue. For more information, see "Add labels to an issue."

HTTP response status codes for "Set labels for an issue"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`200`	OK
`301`	Moved permanently
`404`	Resource not found
`410`	Gone
`422`	Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed.

Code samples for "Set labels for an issue"

Request example

put/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{issue_number}/labels

curl -L \
  -X PUT \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/issues/ISSUE_NUMBER/labels \
  -d '{"labels":["bug","enhancement"]}'

Response

Status: 200

[
  {
    "id": 208045946,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDY=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/bug",
    "name": "bug",
    "description": "Something isn't working",
    "color": "f29513",
    "default": true
  },
  {
    "id": 208045947,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDc=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/enhancement",
    "name": "enhancement",
    "description": "New feature or request",
    "color": "a2eeef",
    "default": false
  }
]

Remove all labels from an issue

Removes all labels from an issue.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Remove all labels from an issue"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (write)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (write)

Parameter für "Remove all labels from an issue"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
`issue_number` integer Erforderlich The number that identifies the issue.

HTTP response status codes for "Remove all labels from an issue"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`204`	No Content
`301`	Moved permanently
`404`	Resource not found
`410`	Gone

Code samples for "Remove all labels from an issue"

Request example

delete/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{issue_number}/labels

curl -L \
  -X DELETE \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/issues/ISSUE_NUMBER/labels

Response

Status: 204

Remove a label from an issue

Removes the specified label from the issue, and returns the remaining labels on the issue. This endpoint returns a 404 Not Found status if the label does not exist.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Remove a label from an issue"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (write)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (write)

Parameter für "Remove a label from an issue"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
`issue_number` integer Erforderlich The number that identifies the issue.
`name` string Erforderlich

HTTP response status codes for "Remove a label from an issue"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`200`	OK
`301`	Moved permanently
`404`	Resource not found
`410`	Gone

Code samples for "Remove a label from an issue"

Request example

delete/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{issue_number}/labels/{name}

curl -L \
  -X DELETE \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/issues/ISSUE_NUMBER/labels/NAME

Response

Status: 200

[
  {
    "id": 208045946,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDY=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/bug",
    "name": "bug",
    "description": "Something isn't working",
    "color": "f29513",
    "default": true
  }
]

List labels for a repository

Lists all labels for a repository.

Fine-grained access tokens for "List labels for a repository"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (read)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (read)

This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.

Parameter für "List labels for a repository"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.

Abfrageparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`per_page` integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Standard: `30`
`page` integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Standard: `1`

HTTP response status codes for "List labels for a repository"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`200`	OK
`404`	Resource not found

Code samples for "List labels for a repository"

Request example

get/repos/{owner}/{repo}/labels

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/labels

Response

Status: 200

[
  {
    "id": 208045946,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDY=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/bug",
    "name": "bug",
    "description": "Something isn't working",
    "color": "f29513",
    "default": true
  },
  {
    "id": 208045947,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDc=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/enhancement",
    "name": "enhancement",
    "description": "New feature or request",
    "color": "a2eeef",
    "default": false
  }
]

Create a label

Creates a label for the specified repository with the given name and color. The name and color parameters are required. The color must be a valid hexadecimal color code.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Create a label"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (write)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (write)

Parameter für "Create a label"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.

Körperparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`name` string Erforderlich The name of the label. Emoji can be added to label names, using either native emoji or colon-style markup. For example, typing `:strawberry:` will render the emoji . For a full list of available emoji and codes, see "Emoji cheat sheet."
`color` string The hexadecimal color code for the label, without the leading `#`.
`description` string A short description of the label. Must be 100 characters or fewer.

HTTP response status codes for "Create a label"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`201`	Created
`404`	Resource not found
`422`	Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed.

Code samples for "Create a label"

Request example

post/repos/{owner}/{repo}/labels

curl -L \
  -X POST \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/labels \
  -d '{"name":"bug","description":"Something isn'\''t working","color":"f29513"}'

Response

Status: 201

{
  "id": 208045946,
  "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDY=",
  "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/bug",
  "name": "bug",
  "description": "Something isn't working",
  "color": "f29513",
  "default": true
}

Get a label

Gets a label using the given name.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Get a label"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (read)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (read)

This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.

Parameter für "Get a label"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
`name` string Erforderlich

HTTP response status codes for "Get a label"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`200`	OK
`404`	Resource not found

Code samples for "Get a label"

Request example

get/repos/{owner}/{repo}/labels/{name}

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/labels/NAME

Response

Status: 200

{
  "id": 208045946,
  "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDY=",
  "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/bug",
  "name": "bug",
  "description": "Something isn't working",
  "color": "f29513",
  "default": true
}

Update a label

Updates a label using the given label name.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Update a label"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (write)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (write)

Parameter für "Update a label"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
`name` string Erforderlich

Körperparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`new_name` string The new name of the label. Emoji can be added to label names, using either native emoji or colon-style markup. For example, typing `:strawberry:` will render the emoji . For a full list of available emoji and codes, see "Emoji cheat sheet."
`color` string The hexadecimal color code for the label, without the leading `#`.
`description` string A short description of the label. Must be 100 characters or fewer.

HTTP response status codes for "Update a label"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`200`	OK

Code samples for "Update a label"

Request example

patch/repos/{owner}/{repo}/labels/{name}

curl -L \
  -X PATCH \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/labels/NAME \
  -d '{"new_name":"bug :bug:","description":"Small bug fix required","color":"b01f26"}'

Response

Status: 200

{
  "id": 208045946,
  "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDY=",
  "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/bug%20:bug:",
  "name": "bug :bug:",
  "description": "Small bug fix required",
  "color": "b01f26",
  "default": true
}

Delete a label

Deletes a label using the given label name.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Delete a label"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (write)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (write)

Parameter für "Delete a label"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
`name` string Erforderlich

HTTP response status codes for "Delete a label"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`204`	No Content

Code samples for "Delete a label"

Request example

delete/repos/{owner}/{repo}/labels/{name}

curl -L \
  -X DELETE \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/labels/NAME

Response

Status: 204

List labels for issues in a milestone

Lists labels for issues in a milestone.

Fine-grained access tokens for "List labels for issues in a milestone"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have at least one of the following permission sets:

"Issues" repository permissions (read)
"Pull requests" repository permissions (read)

This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.

Parameter für "List labels for issues in a milestone"

Header
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Pfadparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`owner` string Erforderlich The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
`repo` string Erforderlich The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
`milestone_number` integer Erforderlich The number that identifies the milestone.

Abfrageparameter
Name, Typ, BESCHREIBUNG
`per_page` integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Standard: `30`
`page` integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Standard: `1`

HTTP response status codes for "List labels for issues in a milestone"

Status code	BESCHREIBUNG
`200`	OK

Code samples for "List labels for issues in a milestone"

Request example

get/repos/{owner}/{repo}/milestones/{milestone_number}/labels

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
  http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/milestones/MILESTONE_NUMBER/labels

Response

Status: 200

[
  {
    "id": 208045946,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDY=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/bug",
    "name": "bug",
    "description": "Something isn't working",
    "color": "f29513",
    "default": true
  },
  {
    "id": 208045947,
    "node_id": "MDU6TGFiZWwyMDgwNDU5NDc=",
    "url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octocat/Hello-World/labels/enhancement",
    "name": "enhancement",
    "description": "New feature or request",
    "color": "a2eeef",
    "default": false
  }
]