REST API endpoints for Projects (classic)
Use the REST API to create and manage projects (classic) in a repository.
List organization projects
Warning
Closing down notice: Projects (classic) is being deprecated in favor of the new Projects experience. See the changelog for more information.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List organization projects"
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)
Parameters for "List organization projects"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
org string RequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
state string Indicates the state of the projects to return. Default: Can be one of: |
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List organization projects"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |
Code samples for "List organization projects"
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/projects
Response
Status: 200
[ { "owner_url": "https://api.github.com/orgs/octocat", "url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002605", "html_url": "https://github.com/orgs/api-playground/projects/1", "columns_url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002605/columns", "id": 1002605, "node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDU=", "name": "Organization Roadmap", "body": "High-level roadmap for the upcoming year.", "number": 1, "state": "open", "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 }, "created_at": "2011-04-11T20:09:31Z", "updated_at": "2014-03-04T18:58:10Z", "organization_permission": "write", "private": true } ]
Create an organization project
Warning
Closing down notice: Projects (classic) is being deprecated in favor of the new Projects experience. See the changelog for more information.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Create an organization project"
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 (write)
Parameters for "Create an organization project"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
org string RequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
name string RequiredThe name of the project. |
body string The description of the project. |
HTTP response status codes for "Create an organization project"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
410 | Gone |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |
Code samples for "Create an organization project"
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 \ -X POST \ -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/projects \ -d '{"name":"Organization Roadmap","body":"High-level roadmap for the upcoming year."}'
Response
Status: 201
{ "owner_url": "https://api.github.com/orgs/octocat", "url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002605", "html_url": "https://github.com/orgs/api-playground/projects/1", "columns_url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002605/columns", "id": 1002605, "node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDU=", "name": "Organization Roadmap", "body": "High-level roadmap for the upcoming year.", "number": 1, "state": "open", "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 }, "created_at": "2011-04-11T20:09:31Z", "updated_at": "2014-03-04T18:58:10Z" }
Get a project
Warning
Closing down notice: Projects (classic) is being deprecated in favor of the new Projects experience. See the changelog for more information.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Get a project"
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 at least one of the following permission sets:
- "Projects" repository permissions (read)
- "Projects" organization permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "Get a project"
Name, Type, Description |
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accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
project_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the project. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get a project"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
Code samples for "Get a project"
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/projects/PROJECT_ID
Response
Status: 200
{ "owner_url": "https://api.github.com/repos/api-playground/projects-test", "url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002604", "html_url": "https://github.com/api-playground/projects-test/projects/1", "columns_url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002604/columns", "id": 1002604, "node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDQ=", "name": "Projects Documentation", "body": "Developer documentation project for the developer site.", "number": 1, "state": "open", "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 }, "created_at": "2011-04-10T20:09:31Z", "updated_at": "2014-03-03T18:58:10Z" }
Update a project
Warning
Closing down notice: Projects (classic) is being deprecated in favor of the new Projects experience. See the changelog for more information.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Update a project"
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 at least one of the following permission sets:
- "Projects" repository permissions (write)
- "Projects" organization permissions (write)
Parameters for "Update a project"
Name, Type, Description |
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accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
project_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the project. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
name string Name of the project |
body string or null Body of the project |
state string State of the project; either 'open' or 'closed' |
organization_permission string The baseline permission that all organization members have on this project Can be one of: |
private boolean Whether or not this project can be seen by everyone. |
HTTP response status codes for "Update a project"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Not Found if the authenticated user does not have access to the project |
410 | Gone |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |
Code samples for "Update a project"
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 \ -X PATCH \ -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \ -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \ https://api.github.com/projects/PROJECT_ID \ -d '{"name":"Week One Sprint","state":"open","organization_permission":"write"}'
Response
Status: 200
{ "owner_url": "https://api.github.com/repos/api-playground/projects-test", "url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002604", "html_url": "https://github.com/api-playground/projects-test/projects/1", "columns_url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002604/columns", "id": 1002604, "node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDQ=", "name": "Projects Documentation", "body": "Developer documentation project for the developer site.", "number": 1, "state": "open", "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 }, "created_at": "2011-04-10T20:09:31Z", "updated_at": "2014-03-03T18:58:10Z" }
Delete a project
Warning
Closing down notice: Projects (classic) is being deprecated in favor of the new Projects experience. See the changelog for more information.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Delete a project"
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 at least one of the following permission sets:
- "Projects" repository permissions (write)
- "Projects" organization permissions (write)
Parameters for "Delete a project"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
project_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the project. |
HTTP response status codes for "Delete a project"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
204 | Delete Success |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
410 | Gone |
Code samples for "Delete a project"
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 \ -X DELETE \ -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \ -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \ https://api.github.com/projects/PROJECT_ID
Delete Success
Status: 204
List repository projects
Warning
Closing down notice: Projects (classic) is being deprecated in favor of the new Projects experience. See the changelog for more information.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List repository projects"
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" repository permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "List repository projects"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
state string Indicates the state of the projects to return. Default: Can be one of: |
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List repository projects"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
410 | Gone |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |
Code samples for "List repository projects"
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/repos/OWNER/REPO/projects
Response
Status: 200
[ { "owner_url": "https://api.github.com/repos/api-playground/projects-test", "url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002604", "html_url": "https://github.com/api-playground/projects-test/projects/1", "columns_url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002604/columns", "id": 1002604, "node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDQ=", "name": "Projects Documentation", "body": "Developer documentation project for the developer site.", "number": 1, "state": "open", "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 }, "created_at": "2011-04-10T20:09:31Z", "updated_at": "2014-03-03T18:58:10Z" } ]
Create a repository project
Warning
Closing down notice: Projects (classic) is being deprecated in favor of the new Projects experience. See the changelog for more information.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Create a repository project"
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" repository permissions (write)
Parameters for "Create a repository project"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
name string RequiredThe name of the project. |
body string The description of the project. |
HTTP response status codes for "Create a repository project"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
410 | Gone |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |
Code samples for "Create a repository project"
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 \ -X POST \ -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \ -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \ https://api.github.com/repos/OWNER/REPO/projects \ -d '{"name":"Projects Documentation","body":"Developer documentation project for the developer site."}'
Response
Status: 201
{ "owner_url": "https://api.github.com/repos/api-playground/projects-test", "url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002604", "html_url": "https://github.com/api-playground/projects-test/projects/1", "columns_url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002604/columns", "id": 1002604, "node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDQ=", "name": "Projects Documentation", "body": "Developer documentation project for the developer site.", "number": 1, "state": "open", "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 }, "created_at": "2011-04-10T20:09:31Z", "updated_at": "2014-03-03T18:58:10Z" }
Create a user project
Warning
Closing down notice: Projects (classic) is being deprecated in favor of the new Projects experience. See the changelog for more information.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Create a user project"
This endpoint does not work with GitHub App user access tokens, GitHub App installation access tokens, or fine-grained personal access tokens.
Parameters for "Create a user project"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
name string RequiredName of the project |
body string or null Body of the project |
HTTP response status codes for "Create a user project"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |
Code samples for "Create a user project"
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 \ -X POST \ -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \ -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \ https://api.github.com/user/projects \ -d '{"name":"My Projects","body":"A board to manage my personal projects."}'
Response
Status: 201
{ "owner_url": "https://api.github.com/users/octocat", "url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002603", "html_url": "https://github.com/users/octocat/projects/1", "columns_url": "https://api.github.com/projects/1002603/columns", "id": 1002603, "node_id": "MDc6UHJvamVjdDEwMDI2MDM=", "name": "My Projects", "body": "A board to manage my personal projects.", "number": 1, "state": "open", "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 }, "created_at": "2011-04-10T20:09:31Z", "updated_at": "2014-03-03T18:58:10Z" }
List user projects
Warning
Closing down notice: Projects (classic) is being deprecated in favor of the new Projects experience. See the changelog for more information.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List user projects"
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 user projects"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
username string RequiredThe handle for the GitHub user account. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
state string Indicates the state of the projects to return. Default: Can be one of: |
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List user projects"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |
Code samples for "List user projects"
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/projects
Response
Status: 200
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