---
name: "glab-label-create"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "glab"
version: "1.126.0-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/glab-label-create"
---

# glab-label-create(1)

Create a label in a project.

## NAME

glab-label-create - Create a label in a project.

## SYNOPSIS

**glab label create \[flags\]**

## DESCRIPTION

Use the flags to set the label name, color, description, and priority. The **--name** flag is required; **--color** defaults to **#428BCA** if not specified.

By default, the label is created in the current repository. Use **--repo** to target another project.

## OPTIONS

**-c**, **--color**="#428BCA"\
 	Color of the label, in plain or HEX code.

**-d**, **--description**=""\
 	Label description.

**-n**, **--name**=""\
 	Name of the label.

**-p**, **--priority**=0\
 	Label priority.

## OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS

**-h**, **--help**\[=false\]\
 	Show help for this command.

**-R**, **--repo**=""\
 	Select another repository. You can use either OWNER/REPO or GROUP/NAMESPACE/REPO. The full URL or Git URL is also accepted.

## EXAMPLE

```
# Create a label in the current repository
glab label create --name bug --color "#FF0000" --description "Something is broken"
# Create a label in another project
glab label create --name bug -R owner/repo
```

## SEE ALSO

**[glab-label(1)](/glab-label/1.md)**