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     1  ---
     2  date: "2018-05-10T16:00:00+02:00"
     3  title: "Issue and Pull Request templates"
     4  slug: "issue-pull-request-templates"
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    13      name: "Issue and Pull Request templates"
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    16  ---
    17  
    18  # Issue and Pull Request Templates
    19  
    20  Some projects have a standard list of questions that users need to answer
    21  when creating an issue or pull request. Gitea supports adding templates to the
    22  **default branch of the repository** so that they can autopopulate the form when users are
    23  creating issues and pull requests. This will cut down on the initial back and forth
    24  of getting some clarifying details.
    25  It is currently not possible to provide generic issue/pull-request templates globally.
    26  
    27  Additionally, the New Issue page URL can be suffixed with `?title=Issue+Title&body=Issue+Text` and the form will be populated with those strings. Those strings will be used instead of the template if there is one.
    28  
    29  ## File names
    30  
    31  Possible file names for issue templates:
    32  
    33  - `ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md`
    34  - `ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yaml`
    35  - `ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yml`
    36  - `issue_template.md`
    37  - `issue_template.yaml`
    38  - `issue_template.yml`
    39  - `.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md`
    40  - `.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yaml`
    41  - `.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yml`
    42  - `.gitea/issue_template.md`
    43  - `.gitea/issue_template.yaml`
    44  - `.gitea/issue_template.yml`
    45  - `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md`
    46  - `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yaml`
    47  - `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yml`
    48  - `.github/issue_template.md`
    49  - `.github/issue_template.yaml`
    50  - `.github/issue_template.yml`
    51  
    52  Possible file names for issue config:
    53  
    54  - `.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml`
    55  - `.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml`
    56  - `.gitea/issue_template/config.yaml`
    57  - `.gitea/issue_template/config.yml`
    58  - `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml`
    59  - `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml`
    60  - `.github/issue_template/config.yaml`
    61  - `.github/issue_template/config.yml`
    62  
    63  Possible file names for PR templates:
    64  
    65  - `PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`
    66  - `PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yaml`
    67  - `PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yml`
    68  - `pull_request_template.md`
    69  - `pull_request_template.yaml`
    70  - `pull_request_template.yml`
    71  - `.gitea/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`
    72  - `.gitea/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yaml`
    73  - `.gitea/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yml`
    74  - `.gitea/pull_request_template.md`
    75  - `.gitea/pull_request_template.yaml`
    76  - `.gitea/pull_request_template.yml`
    77  - `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`
    78  - `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yaml`
    79  - `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.yml`
    80  - `.github/pull_request_template.md`
    81  - `.github/pull_request_template.yaml`
    82  - `.github/pull_request_template.yml`
    83  
    84  ## Directory names
    85  
    86  Alternatively, users can create multiple issue templates inside a special directory and allow users to choose one that more specifically
    87  addresses their problem.
    88  
    89  Possible directory names for issue templates:
    90  
    91  - `ISSUE_TEMPLATE`
    92  - `issue_template`
    93  - `.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE`
    94  - `.gitea/issue_template`
    95  - `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE`
    96  - `.github/issue_template`
    97  - `.gitlab/ISSUE_TEMPLATE`
    98  - `.gitlab/issue_template`
    99  
   100  Inside the directory can be multiple markdown (`.md`) or yaml (`.yaml`/`.yml`) issue templates of the form.
   101  
   102  ## Syntax for markdown template
   103  
   104  ```md
   105  ---
   106  
   107  name: "Template Name"
   108  about: "This template is for testing!"
   109  title: "[TEST] "
   110  ref: "main"
   111  labels:
   112  
   113  - bug
   114  - "help needed"
   115  
   116  ---
   117  
   118  This is the template!
   119  ```
   120  
   121  In the above example, when a user is presented with the list of issues they can submit, this would show as `Template Name` with the description
   122  `This template is for testing!`. When submitting an issue with the above example, the issue title would be pre-populated with
   123  `[TEST] ` while the issue body would be pre-populated with `This is the template!`. The issue would also be assigned two labels,
   124  `bug` and `help needed`, and the issue will have a reference to `main`.
   125  
   126  ## Syntax for yaml template
   127  
   128  This example YAML configuration file defines an issue form using several inputs to report a bug.
   129  
   130  ```yaml
   131  name: Bug Report
   132  about: File a bug report
   133  title: "[Bug]: "
   134  body:
   135    - type: markdown
   136      attributes:
   137        value: |
   138          Thanks for taking the time to fill out this bug report!
   139    # some markdown that will only be visible once the issue has been created
   140    - type: markdown
   141      attributes:
   142        value: |
   143          This issue was created by an issue **template** :)
   144      visible: [content]
   145    - type: input
   146      id: contact
   147      attributes:
   148        label: Contact Details
   149        description: How can we get in touch with you if we need more info?
   150        placeholder: ex. email@example.com
   151      validations:
   152        required: false
   153    - type: textarea
   154      id: what-happened
   155      attributes:
   156        label: What happened?
   157        description: Also tell us, what did you expect to happen?
   158        placeholder: Tell us what you see!
   159        value: "A bug happened!"
   160      validations:
   161        required: true
   162    - type: dropdown
   163      id: version
   164      attributes:
   165        label: Version
   166        description: What version of our software are you running?
   167        options:
   168          - 1.0.2 (Default)
   169          - 1.0.3 (Edge)
   170      validations:
   171        required: true
   172    - type: dropdown
   173      id: browsers
   174      attributes:
   175        label: What browsers are you seeing the problem on?
   176        multiple: true
   177        options:
   178          - Firefox
   179          - Chrome
   180          - Safari
   181          - Microsoft Edge
   182    - type: textarea
   183      id: logs
   184      attributes:
   185        label: Relevant log output
   186        description: Please copy and paste any relevant log output. This will be automatically formatted into code, so no need for backticks.
   187        render: shell
   188    - type: checkboxes
   189      id: terms
   190      attributes:
   191        label: Code of Conduct
   192        description: By submitting this issue, you agree to follow our [Code of Conduct](https://example.com)
   193        options:
   194          - label: I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
   195            required: true
   196          - label: I have also read the CONTRIBUTION.MD
   197            required: true
   198            visible: [form]
   199          - label: This is a TODO only visible after issue creation
   200            visible: [content]
   201  ```
   202  
   203  ### Markdown
   204  
   205  You can use a `markdown` element to display Markdown in your form that provides extra context to the user, but is not submitted by default.
   206  
   207  Attributes:
   208  
   209  | Key   | Description                                                  | Required | Type   | Default | Valid values |
   210  |-------|--------------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------|---------|--------------|
   211  | value | The text that is rendered. Markdown formatting is supported. | Required | String | -       | -            |
   212  
   213  visible: Default is **[form]**
   214  
   215  ### Textarea
   216  
   217  You can use a `textarea` element to add a multi-line text field to your form. Contributors can also attach files in `textarea` fields.
   218  
   219  Attributes:
   220  
   221  | Key         | Description                                                                                                                                                                   | Required | Type   | Default      | Valid values              |
   222  |-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------|--------------|---------------------------|
   223  | label       | A brief description of the expected user input, which is also displayed in the form.                                                                                          | Required | String | -            | -                         |
   224  | description | A description of the text area to provide context or guidance, which is displayed in the form.                                                                                | Optional | String | Empty String | -                         |
   225  | placeholder | A semi-opaque placeholder that renders in the text area when empty.                                                                                                           | Optional | String | Empty String | -                         |
   226  | value       | Text that is pre-filled in the text area.                                                                                                                                     | Optional | String | -            | -                         |
   227  | render      | If a value is provided, submitted text will be formatted into a codeblock. When this key is provided, the text area will not expand for file attachments or Markdown editing. | Optional | String | -            | Languages known to Gitea. |
   228  
   229  Validations:
   230  
   231  | Key      | Description                                          | Required | Type    | Default | Valid values |
   232  |----------|------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------|---------|--------------|
   233  | required | Prevents form submission until element is completed. | Optional | Boolean | false   | -            |
   234  
   235  visible: Default is **[form, content]**
   236  
   237  ### Input
   238  
   239  You can use an `input` element to add a single-line text field to your form.
   240  
   241  Attributes:
   242  
   243  | Key         | Description                                                                                | Required | Type   | Default      | Valid values |
   244  |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------|--------------|--------------|
   245  | label       | A brief description of the expected user input, which is also displayed in the form.       | Required | String | -            | -            |
   246  | description | A description of the field to provide context or guidance, which is displayed in the form. | Optional | String | Empty String | -            |
   247  | placeholder | A semi-transparent placeholder that renders in the field when empty.                       | Optional | String | Empty String | -            |
   248  | value       | Text that is pre-filled in the field.                                                      | Optional | String | -            | -            |
   249  
   250  Validations:
   251  
   252  | Key       | Description                                                                                      | Required | Type    | Default | Valid values                                                             |
   253  |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
   254  | required  | Prevents form submission until element is completed.                                             | Optional | Boolean | false   | -                                                                        |
   255  | is_number | Prevents form submission until element is filled with a number.                                  | Optional | Boolean | false   | -                                                                        |
   256  | regex     | Prevents form submission until element is filled with a value that match the regular expression. | Optional | String  | -       | a [regular expression](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular_expression) |
   257  
   258  visible: Default is **[form, content]**
   259  
   260  ### Dropdown
   261  
   262  You can use a `dropdown` element to add a dropdown menu in your form.
   263  
   264  Attributes:
   265  
   266  | Key         | Description                                                                                         | Required | Type         | Default      | Valid values |
   267  |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------------|--------------|--------------|
   268  | label       | A brief description of the expected user input, which is displayed in the form.                     | Required | String       | -            | -            |
   269  | description | A description of the dropdown to provide extra context or guidance, which is displayed in the form. | Optional | String       | Empty String | -            |
   270  | multiple    | Determines if the user can select more than one option.                                             | Optional | Boolean      | false        | -            |
   271  | options     | An array of options the user can choose from. Cannot be empty and all choices must be distinct.     | Required | String array | -            | -            |
   272  
   273  Validations:
   274  
   275  | Key      | Description                                          | Required | Type    | Default | Valid values |
   276  |----------|------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------|---------|--------------|
   277  | required | Prevents form submission until element is completed. | Optional | Boolean | false   | -            |
   278  
   279  visible: Default is **[form, content]**
   280  
   281  ### Checkboxes
   282  
   283  You can use the `checkboxes` element to add a set of checkboxes to your form.
   284  
   285  Attributes:
   286  
   287  | Key         | Description                                                                                           | Required | Type   | Default      | Valid values |
   288  | ----------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | ------ | ------------ | ------------ |
   289  | label       | A brief description of the expected user input, which is displayed in the form.                       | Required | String | -            | -            |
   290  | description | A description of the set of checkboxes, which is displayed in the form. Supports Markdown formatting. | Optional | String | Empty String | -            |
   291  | options     | An array of checkboxes that the user can select. For syntax, see below.                               | Required | Array  | -            | -            |
   292  
   293  For each value in the options array, you can set the following keys.
   294  
   295  | Key          | Description                                                                                                                              | Required | Type         | Default | Options |
   296  |--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------------|---------|---------|
   297  | label        | The identifier for the option, which is displayed in the form. Markdown is supported for bold or italic text formatting, and hyperlinks. | Required | String       | -       | -       |
   298  | required     | Prevents form submission until element is completed.                                                                                     | Optional | Boolean      | false   | -       |
   299  | visible      | Whether a specific checkbox appears in the form only, in the created issue only, or both. Valid options are "form" and "content".        | Optional | String array | false   | -       |
   300  
   301  visible: Default is **[form, content]**
   302  
   303  ## Syntax for issue config
   304  
   305  This is a example for a issue config file
   306  
   307  ```yaml
   308  blank_issues_enabled: true
   309  contact_links:
   310    - name: Gitea
   311      url: https://gitea.com
   312      about: Visit the Gitea Website
   313  ```
   314  
   315  ### Possible Options
   316  
   317  | Key                  | Description                                           | Type               | Default     |
   318  |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-------------|
   319  | blank_issues_enabled | If set to false, the User is forced to use a Template | Boolean            | true        |
   320  | contact_links        | Custom Links to show in the Choose Box                | Contact Link Array | Empty Array |
   321  
   322  ### Contact Link
   323  
   324  | Key   | Description                      | Type   | Required |
   325  |-------|----------------------------------|--------|----------|
   326  | name  | the name of your link            | String | true     |
   327  | url   | The URL of your Link             | String | true     |
   328  | about | A short description of your Link | String | true     |