Demo Describe How to Pin an Issue

This guide walks through common actions available on a GitHub issue page and shows how to pin an issue so it remains visible at the top of the repository’s Issues list. I’m signed in as the Siddharth Barahalikar user and opening a single issue in this repository. The issue body contains a small JavaScript example showing a bug where duplicating array elements while iterating causes exponential ball growth:

// script.js
case 'multiBall':
    if (gameState.balls.length < 5) { // This check is insufficient because it pushes into the same array while iterating
        gameState.balls.forEach(ball => {
            gameState.balls.push({...ball});
        });
    }

Below are the most common actions available from the issue menu and when to use them.

Transfer issue
Move an issue from one repository to another (for example, if a front-end bug was mistakenly opened in a back-end repo). The transfer moves the issue body, comments, and assignees. Labels and milestones are transferred only if the destination repository already has labels or milestones with the exact same names.

The image shows a GitHub interface displaying an issue related to "Exponential ball growth with multiple Multi-Ball power-ups causes lag." There's a pop-up window for transferring the issue to a different repository.

Duplicate issue
Create a new issue pre-filled with the current issue’s details. Useful for splitting a large task into smaller issues or creating a similar task without retyping the content.
Lock conversation
Prevent new comments, reactions, or votes on the issue. Use this to stop spam, conclude an unproductive debate, or indicate a discussion has ended. You can include a short reason when locking.
Pin issue
Pinning places the issue at the top of the repository’s Issues list so it’s visible to all visitors. Ideal for high-priority bugs, important announcements, or tasks you want to surface above other issues. Each repository can have up to three pinned issues.

A repository can have a maximum of three pinned issues at any time. Use pins for the most important items you want contributors and visitors to see first.

Delete issue
Permanently removes the issue from the repository. This action is irreversible and should be used with caution.
Give feedback
Opens a shortcut to submit feedback directly to GitHub about the Issues experience.

Table: quick reference for issue menu actions

Action	When to use it	Result
Transfer issue	Issue belongs in another repository	Moves body, comments, assignees; transfers labels/milestones only if same names exist in destination
Duplicate issue	Create a similar or split task	Opens a new issue pre-filled with current issue details
Lock conversation	End a discussion or stop spam	Prevents new comments, reactions, and votes
Pin issue	Surface high-priority items	Sticks issue to top of Issues list (max 3 per repo)
Delete issue	Remove invalid or sensitive content permanently	Permanently deletes the issue
Give feedback	Report Problems or suggest improvements	Opens GitHub feedback dialog

How to pin an issue — quick steps

Open the issue you want to highlight.
Click the issue menu (•••) in the issue header.
Choose the “Pin issue” option from the dropdown.
The pinned issue will appear at the top of the repository’s Issues tab for all visitors.

We used the Pin option in this example. After pinning, the issue appears at the top of the Issues tab. When a repository has many open issues, pinned items help ensure new visitors and contributors immediately see the highest-priority tasks.

Deleting an issue is permanent. If you might need the conversation or context later, consider locking or transferring the issue instead of deleting it.

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