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require-gitlab-issue-template-file

Require at least one GitLab issue template.

Targeted pattern scope​

This rule checks .gitlab/issue_templates/ for at least one Markdown file.

Accepted files must match:

  • .gitlab/issue_templates/*.md

What this rule reports​

This rule reports repositories that enable GitLab-oriented presets without any GitLab issue template files.

Why this rule exists​

Issue templates help GitLab repositories collect consistent problem statements, reproduction details, and request context.

That makes triage more predictable and reduces the amount of manual follow-up needed before an issue becomes actionable.

❌ Incorrect​

// Repository files
// .
// ├── .gitlab-ci.yml
// ├── README.md
// └── .gitlab/
//     └── merge_request_templates/
//
// Missing: .gitlab/issue_templates/*.md

✅ Correct​

// Repository files
// .
// └── .gitlab/
//     └── issue_templates/
//         └── bug.md

ESLint flat config example​

import repoPlugin from "eslint-plugin-repo";

export default [
  repoPlugin.configs.gitlab,
  {
    plugins: { "repo-compliance": repoPlugin },
    rules: {
      "repo-compliance/require-gitlab-issue-template-file": "error",
    },
  },
];

When not to use it​

Disable this rule only if your GitLab project intentionally accepts free-form issue creation or uses a separate intake workflow.

Rule catalog ID: R013

Further reading​