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REST API endpoints for Project (classic) columns
Use the REST API to create and manage columns on a project (classic).
The REST API to manage projects (classic) only supports authentication using a personal access token (classic). For more information, see "Managing your personal access tokens."
Get a project column
Gets information about a project column.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Get a project column"
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 column"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
column_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the column. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get a project column"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
Code samples for "Get a project column"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/projects/columns/COLUMN_ID
Response
Status: 200
{
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/columns/367",
"project_url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/120",
"cards_url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/columns/367/cards",
"id": 367,
"node_id": "MDEzOlByb2plY3RDb2x1bW4zNjc=",
"name": "To Do",
"created_at": "2016-09-05T14:18:44Z",
"updated_at": "2016-09-05T14:22:28Z"
}
Update an existing project column
Fine-grained access tokens for "Update an existing project column"
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 an existing project column"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
column_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the column. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
name string RequiredName of the project column |
HTTP response status codes for "Update an existing project column"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
Code samples for "Update an existing project column"
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" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/projects/columns/COLUMN_ID \
-d '{"name":"To Do"}'
Response
Status: 200
{
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/columns/367",
"project_url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/120",
"cards_url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/columns/367/cards",
"id": 367,
"node_id": "MDEzOlByb2plY3RDb2x1bW4zNjc=",
"name": "To Do",
"created_at": "2016-09-05T14:18:44Z",
"updated_at": "2016-09-05T14:22:28Z"
}
Delete a project column
Deletes a project column.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Delete a project column"
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 column"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
column_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the column. |
HTTP response status codes for "Delete a project column"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
204 | No Content |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
Code samples for "Delete a project column"
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" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/projects/columns/COLUMN_ID
Response
Status: 204
Move a project column
Fine-grained access tokens for "Move a project column"
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 "Move a project column"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
column_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the column. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
position string RequiredThe position of the column in a project. Can be one of: |
HTTP response status codes for "Move a project column"
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 "Move a project column"
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" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/projects/columns/COLUMN_ID/moves \
-d '{"position":"last"}'
Response
Status: 201
List project columns
Lists the project columns in a project.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List project columns"
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 "List project columns"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
project_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the project. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
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 project columns"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
Code samples for "List project columns"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/projects/PROJECT_ID/columns
Response
Status: 200
[
{
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/columns/367",
"project_url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/120",
"cards_url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/columns/367/cards",
"id": 367,
"node_id": "MDEzOlByb2plY3RDb2x1bW4zNjc=",
"name": "To Do",
"created_at": "2016-09-05T14:18:44Z",
"updated_at": "2016-09-05T14:22:28Z"
}
]
Create a project column
Creates a new project column.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Create a project column"
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 "Create a project column"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
project_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the project. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
name string RequiredName of the project column |
HTTP response status codes for "Create a project column"
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 project column"
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" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/projects/PROJECT_ID/columns \
-d '{"name":"Remaining tasks"}'
Response
Status: 201
{
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/columns/367",
"project_url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/120",
"cards_url": "https://HOSTNAME/projects/columns/367/cards",
"id": 367,
"node_id": "MDEzOlByb2plY3RDb2x1bW4zNjc=",
"name": "To Do",
"created_at": "2016-09-05T14:18:44Z",
"updated_at": "2016-09-05T14:22:28Z"
}