Automation: Add the pull request labeler #83
Description
https://github.com/actions/labeler
The GitHub Actions Pull Request Labeler is a popular automated workflow that automatically assigns labels to Pull Requests (PRs) based on the specific files or directories changed.
It’s a "set it and forget it" tool that significantly improves repository organization, especially for large monorepos or projects with many contributors. Here are the primary benefits:
- Improved Maintainer Efficiency
Instead of a maintainer manually triaging every new PR, the labeler instantly categorizes them.
Instant Context: At a glance, a maintainer can see if a PR affects the frontend, backend, documentation, or infrastructure.
Routing: It helps teams route PRs to the right people. For example, if the docs/ folder is changed, the technical writing team knows it's for them without opening the PR.
- Cleaner Project Management
Labels are the backbone of GitHub’s filtering system. By automating them, you ensure your project data stays clean.
Filtering: You can quickly filter for "High Priority" areas, like security or core-api.
Automation Triggers: Other workflows can be triggered by these labels. For instance, you could set a rule that says: “If a PR has the backend label, require a review from the Backend Engineering team.”
- Faster Feedback Loops for Contributors
When a contributor submits code, seeing an immediate, automated label provides instant feedback that the system has acknowledged their PR and categorized it correctly. It makes the project feel professionally managed and responsive.
- Simplified Monorepo Management
In a monorepo (where multiple packages live in one repository), manual labeling is nearly impossible to keep up with.
Granular Control: You can map specific paths to specific labels.
packages/auth/** → area: auth
packages/ui/** → area: ui
Conflict Prevention: It helps identify PRs that might touch multiple sensitive areas simultaneously.