Release information in issue sidebar and default values for project fields

Source: GitHub Changelog

Release info in issue sidebar

This update brings release tracking closer to your issues, configurable defaults for project fields, and faster navigation across related issues.

When an issue is linked by a pull request, the Development section now shows the first release that shipped that pull request, directly beneath the pull request reference.

Where available, the linked pull request includes the release tag and one of the following badges:

• Latest: Available in a stable release.
• Pre-release: Included in a pre‑release and not yet stable.

Instantly see when a fix shipped, right from the issue page.

Default values for project fields

You can now set default values for text, number, and single‑select project fields. These values are automatically applied when new items are added to a project.

Other improvements

• You can now open issue references in the issue viewer. Clicking an issue reference opens the issue in the viewer, allowing you to quickly view related issues without losing your place. This works from comments or timeline activity, including mentions, cross‑references, sub‑issues, and parent issues.

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