How-To2026-10-292 min read

Auto-Add GitHub Project Issues

Use the project built-in auto-add workflow to add repository items matching a supported filter. Existing matching items are not backfilled just because the workflow is enabled.

Step-by-step guide

01

Check access and scope

You need permission to configure project workflows and access to the target repository. Workflow counts and capabilities depend on the plan.

02

Open auto-add workflows

Open project Workflows and select Auto-add to project. Open the project menu, choose Workflows and select Auto-add to project; choose the repository before entering criteria.

03

Choose the repository

Choose the source repository.

  • Worked example: Use a maintained release-review label to bring triaged issues into a launch project. Add preexisting work intentionally instead of assuming enabling the workflow imports the whole backlog.
04

Set supported filter criteria

Enter a narrow supported filter such as is:issue label:release-review.

05

Enable the workflow

Save and turn on the workflow.

06

Test a new matching issue

Create or update a harmless matching issue and inspect the project.

07

Verify the result

A matching newly created or updated issue appears and a nonmatching issue stays outside the project.

Common mistakes

Check the handoff edge case

A broad label filter can pull unrelated work into the project. Start with a narrow rule and inspect nonmatching examples.

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.

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