Export a GitHub Project View
Export the current project view as a tab-separated file and verify its scope. The export represents a view snapshot, not a complete backup of issue conversations, repository access and automation.
Step-by-step guide
Check access and scope
People who can access a project can export a view. Confirm whether the recipient should receive the data before creating a portable file.
Open the review view
Open the project view used for the review.
Inspect filters and fields
Inspect filters and visible fields so scope is deliberate.
- Worked example: Export an upcoming-release table with owner, status, iteration and target date. Inspect a multiline title or missing field so the spreadsheet importer does not silently misalign columns.
Export view data
Use View and Export view data. The documented action is View > Export view data, and the downloaded format is TSV rather than comma-separated CSV.
Check TSV parsing
Open the TSV with tab separation and inspect sample rows.
Record snapshot scope
Store the snapshot with view link, filters and export date.
Verify the result
The file contains intended rows and columns with readable text, and its scope is recorded.
Common mistakes
Check the handoff edge case
Exporting a filtered view without noting its exclusions can make a partial snapshot look complete. Record the scope beside the file.
Sources and verification
Based on product documentation checked on 2026-10-24. This is a documentation-based guide, not a hands-on benchmark. Features and availability can change.