[Audit] Canonical Config Files (labels, issue-types, issue-fields) #650

Overview

Comprehensive audit of canonical configuration files that define labels, issue types, issue fields, and how they relate to each other.

Current Problems

1. labels.yml has 200+ labels but many are grey and don't follow the color strategy
2. issue-types.yml defines 26 issue types but mapping to templates is unclear
3. issue-fields.yml defines custom fields but their usage in templates is unclear
4. No clear documentation on how these files work together or how to extend them
5. Inconsistencies between canonical files and documentation

Areas to Audit

See child issues for detailed audits of:

• Label color consistency and family grouping
• Issue type mapping and template correlation
• Issue fields configuration and GitHub API alignment
• Relationship and interdependencies between config files
• Missing or unused labels/types

Acceptance Criteria

• All labels verified against color strategy
• Issue type definitions aligned with templates
• Issue fields configuration validated
• All interdependencies documented
• Deprecations and removals identified

Related Files

• .github/labels.yml
• .github/labeler.yml
• .github/issue-types.yml
• .github/issue-fields.yml
• docs/LABEL_STRATEGY.md
• docs/ISSUE_LABELS.md
• docs/ISSUE_TYPES.md
• docs/ISSUE-FIELDS.md

Related Documentation

• Label Strategy
• Issue Labels Guide
• Issue Types Guide
• Issue Fields Guide
• Automation Governance
• Canonical Labels File