GitHub issue fields are now generally available

GitHub announces general availability of GitHub issue fields, enabling structured, typed metadata on issues (priority, effort, dates, and custom values) and surfacing that data directly in the repository issues list. GitHub also highlights connecting issue fields to external tools via the GitHub MCP server.

Overview

GitHub issue fields are now generally available for everyone.

What issue fields enable

• Add structured, typed metadata to issues.
• Track common planning and delivery attributes, including:
  • Priority
  • Effort
  • Dates
  • Custom values

Where the metadata shows up

• Issue field metadata integrates into the repository issues list, so teams can view key fields at a glance without opening each issue.

Integrating with other tools

• The video calls out using the GitHub MCP server to connect issue fields to existing tools.