REST API endpoints for Projects
Use the REST API to manage Projects
List projects for organization
List all projects owned by a specific organization accessible by the authenticated user.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List projects for organization"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Projects" organization permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "List projects for organization"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
org string RequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
q string Limit results to projects of the specified type. |
before string A cursor, as given in the Link header. If specified, the query only searches for results before this cursor. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." |
after string A cursor, as given in the Link header. If specified, the query only searches for results after this cursor. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." |
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List projects for organization"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
Code samples for "List projects for organization"
If you access GitHub at GHE.com, replace api.github.com
with your enterprise's dedicated subdomain at api.SUBDOMAIN.ghe.com
.
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/projectsV2
Response
Status: 200
{
"id": 2,
"node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDM=",
"owner": {
"login": "octocat",
"id": 1,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjE=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/octocat_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
"html_url": "https://github.com/octocat",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"creator": {
"login": "octocat",
"id": 1,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjE=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/octocat_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
"html_url": "https://github.com/octocat",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"title": "My Projects",
"description": "A board to manage my personal projects.",
"public": true,
"closed_at": null,
"created_at": "2011-04-10T20:09:31Z",
"updated_at": "2014-03-03T18:58:10Z",
"number": 2,
"short_description": null,
"deleted_at": null,
"deleted_by": null,
"state": "open",
"latest_status_update": {
"id": 3,
"node_id": "PVTSU_lAECAQM",
"creator": {
"login": "hubot",
"id": 2,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjI=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/hubot_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot",
"html_url": "https://github.com/hubot",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"body": "DONE",
"start_date": "2025-07-23",
"target_date": "2025-07-26",
"status": "COMPLETE",
"created_at": "2025-07-11T16:19:28Z",
"updated_at": "2025-07-11T16:19:28Z"
},
"is_template": true
}
Get project for organization
Get a specific organization-owned project.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Get project for organization"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Projects" organization permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "Get project for organization"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
project_number integer RequiredThe project's number. |
org string RequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get project for organization"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
Code samples for "Get project for organization"
If you access GitHub at GHE.com, replace api.github.com
with your enterprise's dedicated subdomain at api.SUBDOMAIN.ghe.com
.
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/projectsV2/PROJECT_NUMBER
Response
Status: 200
{
"id": 2,
"node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDM=",
"owner": {
"login": "octocat",
"id": 1,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjE=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/octocat_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
"html_url": "https://github.com/octocat",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"creator": {
"login": "octocat",
"id": 1,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjE=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/octocat_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
"html_url": "https://github.com/octocat",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"title": "My Projects",
"description": "A board to manage my personal projects.",
"public": true,
"closed_at": null,
"created_at": "2011-04-10T20:09:31Z",
"updated_at": "2014-03-03T18:58:10Z",
"number": 2,
"short_description": null,
"deleted_at": null,
"deleted_by": null,
"state": "open",
"latest_status_update": {
"id": 3,
"node_id": "PVTSU_lAECAQM",
"creator": {
"login": "hubot",
"id": 2,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjI=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/hubot_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot",
"html_url": "https://github.com/hubot",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"body": "DONE",
"start_date": "2025-07-23",
"target_date": "2025-07-26",
"status": "COMPLETE",
"created_at": "2025-07-11T16:19:28Z",
"updated_at": "2025-07-11T16:19:28Z"
},
"is_template": true
}
Get project for user
Get a specific user-owned project.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Get project for user"
This endpoint does not work with GitHub App user access tokens, GitHub App installation access tokens, or fine-grained personal access tokens.
Parameters for "Get project for user"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
project_number integer RequiredThe project's number. |
user_id string RequiredThe unique identifier of the user. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get project for user"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
Code samples for "Get project for user"
If you access GitHub at GHE.com, replace api.github.com
with your enterprise's dedicated subdomain at api.SUBDOMAIN.ghe.com
.
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
https://api.github.com/users/USER_ID/projectsV2/PROJECT_NUMBER
Response
Status: 200
{
"id": 2,
"node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDM=",
"owner": {
"login": "octocat",
"id": 1,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjE=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/octocat_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
"html_url": "https://github.com/octocat",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"creator": {
"login": "octocat",
"id": 1,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjE=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/octocat_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
"html_url": "https://github.com/octocat",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"title": "My Projects",
"description": "A board to manage my personal projects.",
"public": true,
"closed_at": null,
"created_at": "2011-04-10T20:09:31Z",
"updated_at": "2014-03-03T18:58:10Z",
"number": 2,
"short_description": null,
"deleted_at": null,
"deleted_by": null,
"state": "open",
"latest_status_update": {
"id": 3,
"node_id": "PVTSU_lAECAQM",
"creator": {
"login": "hubot",
"id": 2,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjI=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/hubot_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot",
"html_url": "https://github.com/hubot",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"body": "DONE",
"start_date": "2025-07-23",
"target_date": "2025-07-26",
"status": "COMPLETE",
"created_at": "2025-07-11T16:19:28Z",
"updated_at": "2025-07-11T16:19:28Z"
},
"is_template": true
}
List projects for user
List all projects owned by a specific user accessible by the authenticated user.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List projects for user"
This endpoint does not work with GitHub App user access tokens, GitHub App installation access tokens, or fine-grained personal access tokens.
Parameters for "List projects for user"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
username string RequiredThe handle for the GitHub user account. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
q string Limit results to projects of the specified type. |
before string A cursor, as given in the Link header. If specified, the query only searches for results before this cursor. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." |
after string A cursor, as given in the Link header. If specified, the query only searches for results after this cursor. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." |
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List projects for user"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
Code samples for "List projects for user"
If you access GitHub at GHE.com, replace api.github.com
with your enterprise's dedicated subdomain at api.SUBDOMAIN.ghe.com
.
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
https://api.github.com/users/USERNAME/projectsV2
Response
Status: 200
{
"id": 2,
"node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDM=",
"owner": {
"login": "octocat",
"id": 1,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjE=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/octocat_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
"html_url": "https://github.com/octocat",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"creator": {
"login": "octocat",
"id": 1,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjE=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/octocat_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat",
"html_url": "https://github.com/octocat",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"title": "My Projects",
"description": "A board to manage my personal projects.",
"public": true,
"closed_at": null,
"created_at": "2011-04-10T20:09:31Z",
"updated_at": "2014-03-03T18:58:10Z",
"number": 2,
"short_description": null,
"deleted_at": null,
"deleted_by": null,
"state": "open",
"latest_status_update": {
"id": 3,
"node_id": "PVTSU_lAECAQM",
"creator": {
"login": "hubot",
"id": 2,
"node_id": "MDQ6VXNlcjI=",
"avatar_url": "https://github.com/images/error/hubot_happy.gif",
"gravatar_id": "",
"url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot",
"html_url": "https://github.com/hubot",
"followers_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/followers",
"following_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/following{/other_user}",
"gists_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/gists{/gist_id}",
"starred_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/starred{/owner}{/repo}",
"subscriptions_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/subscriptions",
"organizations_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/orgs",
"repos_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/repos",
"events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/events{/privacy}",
"received_events_url": "https://api.github.com/users/hubot/received_events",
"type": "User",
"site_admin": false
},
"body": "DONE",
"start_date": "2025-07-23",
"target_date": "2025-07-26",
"status": "COMPLETE",
"created_at": "2025-07-11T16:19:28Z",
"updated_at": "2025-07-11T16:19:28Z"
},
"is_template": true
}