Learn how to create and manage projects (classic)
Note
Creation of new projects (classic) is now disabled. Projects (classic) will be sunset and removed on August 23, 2024. You can read more about this change on the GitHub Blog.
The new and improved Projects experience is available. For more information, see "About Projects."
On August 23, 2024, all remaining projects (classic) will be automatically migrated before the feature is removed.
Projects (classic) on GitHub help you organize and prioritize your work.
You can edit the title and description of an existing project (classic).
You can link a repository to your organization's or personal account's project (classic).
You can configure automatic workflows to keep the status of project (classic) cards in sync with the associated issues and pull requests.
You can set up automatic workflows to move issues and pull requests to a project (classic) column when a specified event occurs.
As an organization owner or project (classic) admin, you can make a project (classic) public or private.
If you've completed all the tasks in a project (classic) or no longer need to use a project (classic), you can close the project (classic).
You can reopen a closed project (classic) and restart any workflow automation that was configured for the project (classic).
You can delete an existing project (classic) if you no longer need access to its contents.