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Claiming Issues

To help avoid duplicate work, contributors can claim an issue before starting work on it.

Claim an issue​

If you'd like to work on an issue, leave the following comment:

Claim an issue
/take

The issue will automatically:

  • Add a taken label.
  • Display a banner showing who has claimed it.
  • Prevent other contributors from accidentally working on the same issue.
tip

Please only claim an issue if you intend to start working on it soon.

Release an issue​

If you decide not to work on an issue anymore, comment:

Remove your claim on the issue
/untake

This removes your claim and makes the issue available for someone else.

Claim expiration​

Issue claims automatically expire after 21 days of inactivity.

When a claim expires:

  • the taken label is removed,
  • the issue becomes available again,
  • the claim banner is updated automatically.

If you're still actively working on an issue after several weeks, simply leave a comment on the issue so maintainers know it is still being worked on.

Commenting doesn't reset the timer

Note that commenting does not reset the 21-day timer; if your claim is about to expire, comment /untake followed by /take to re-claim it.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Can I work on an issue that is already claimed?​

It is generally discouraged. If you believe the claim has become inactive, leave a comment on the issue or contact a maintainer.

What if someone else has already opened a pull request?​

Only one solution for an issue is typically merged. Checking whether an issue is already claimed or has an open pull request can save everyone time.

What happens if I forget to /untake an issue?​

Nothing permanent. Claims automatically expire after 21 days.