Can I have a list without staring a repo

[dprosper]

I like the idea of creating private/public list for repos, but I don't necessaringly want to star all repos added to my lists. How can I do that?

[brianlovin]

Right now it's not possible to add a repo to a list without first starring it. Could you share more about the scenario you're in where you'd want those uncoupled? We've seen a few requests like this, so I just want to make sure we understand as much as possible before making any changes 😊

[brianlovin]

This change isn't on our roadmap right now. Thanks for checking back in 😊

[marcocaldera]

In general I always prefer to group repositories to keep things organised. It's the main reason why I didn't fully switched to github yet. Lists sound a cool feature, I don't understand why I should star my repo if I want to put it on a list (and actually if I create a list directly while adding a repo I'm able to insert the repo in the new list without starring it. It sounds like the feature is there! Just to be unlocked!)

[Andrew6rant]

I wanted to create a list containing a number of my own repositories, but it feels weird to have to star them to do it.

[GiorgosXou]

Why should I star a project that I don't know yet if it works, if that project goes against my morals, contains sensitive informations (that can be used againt my free will) or that I just don't want others to know about, or whatever, just for the sake of categorization?

[GiorgosXou]

What if I just want (like on YouTube) to use a watch later list for projects I want to check later? Should I star those too?

[cceyda]

did this get implemented like a couple hours ago? or have I ran into a bug?

[Andrew6rant]

I think it may be a bug. I am able to add a repo to a list without starring it only if that repo is one of my current pinned items, or if the list is created at the same time the repo is added (by using the "create list" button)

[cceyda]

hmm, it wasn't one of those cases for me. It happened when I created a new list and added at the same time.
posting the repo that it happened for here if github team wants to debug: https://github.com/stars/cceyda/lists/lists-of-things

[GiorgosXou]

happened to me a few times too, but idk why. Bug for sure.

[carlosmoliv]

I wanted to create a list containing a number of my own repositories, but it feels weird to have to star them to do it.

Exactly, it'd be useful for me too.