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Is it possible to set my GH issue tracker read-only?#64600

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Is it possible to set my GH issue tracker read-only?#64600

Dead-maksim

Aug 22, 2023

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Dead-maksim
Aug 22, 2023

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I have a GitHub project with several(70+) issues. I'll move my project and all issues from GitHub to my site with a new issue page. What I want to do but don't know how:

Stay all issues are visible but closed to posting. Is this possible? I can only hide all issues by unchecking the "issue" checkbox in settings.

How can I notify users about moving the issue tracker from GitHub to the issue page? (perfect option will be a pop-up window, but it is impossible) I understand I can write ads and links to README.md, but users can go directly to the issue page ignoring readme. Also, I know that I can change the issue template, but I'm afraid users will be ignoring my templates (like always)

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Answered by arafajs

Aug 23, 2023

Sorry. GitHub does not have a built-in way to make issues read-only.

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arafajs
Aug 22, 2023

Go to the repository settings page.
Under the "Features" section, uncheck the "Issues" checkbox.
Click the "Save" button.

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Dead-maksim
Aug 23, 2023
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Hi@arafajs . Thank you for your advice. I prefer to keep my issues available for read-only. Is it possible?

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arafajs Aug 23, 2023

Sorry. GitHub does not have a built-in way to make issues read-only.

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zbynekwinkler
Mar 7, 2024

To make issues read-only add.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml and make sure to setblank_issues_enabled tofalse and don't add any templates. For more info seeConfiguring the template chooser orUsing External Links as GitHub Issue Template Options.

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