Label questions, answered
Everything people ask about project labels — styles, conventions, uniqueness, privacy — in one place.
What is a project label? +
A project label is a short, consistent identifier for a project — like PRJ-042 Website Redesign, website-redesign-042, #WebsiteRedesign, [CORE] Website Redesign, or a codename like Amber Falcon. Good labels are unique, searchable and used the same way everywhere.
What are the main project label styles? +
Five common styles: codes (PRJ-042 Website Redesign) for trackers, slugs (website-redesign-042) for files and URLs, tags (#WebsiteRedesign) for chat and docs, badges ([CORE] Website Redesign) for boards, and codenames (Amber Falcon) for internal or secret projects.
How do I name projects consistently across a team? +
Agree on one pattern (for example [TEAM]-[Project]-[Descriptor]), one casing, one separator, and YYYY-MM-DD dates — then write it in a one-page conventions doc. Our naming conventions guide walks through the full rollout.
Should project labels include the year? +
For anything recurring — campaigns, events, annual reports — yes. A year (or YYYY-MM) prevents this year's project colliding with last year's in search and sorting. For one-off permanent projects it is optional.
kebab-case or snake_case for project slugs? +
Either works as long as the whole team uses one. kebab-case (website-redesign) is slightly more portable across URLs and tools; snake_case (website_redesign) is common in code and data pipelines. Pick one and document it.
Are generated labels unique? +
LabelLab uses crypto.getRandomValues() for numbers and codename words, but randomness is not a uniqueness guarantee. Always check a code against your existing projects, repos and folders before adopting it.
Can I use LabelLab labels for client work? +
Yes — generated labels are yours to use however you like, including commercially. For client-facing materials, prefer descriptive labels over internal codenames.
Does LabelLab store my project names? +
No. The generator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to a server, no cookies are set by the tool, and nothing is tracked. Close the tab and your input is gone.
Do I need an account? +
No. No sign-up, no login, no paywall. Open the page and generate.
What is a project codename? +
A codename is a memorable stand-in name — usually an adjective plus a noun, like Amber Falcon — used for unannounced or internal projects. It reveals nothing about the real project, which is useful for confidentiality and team spirit. Pair it with a descriptive label for external use.
Still curious? Try the free project label generator — type any project name and get all five styles in seconds.