Guide / Every rule

Element without a label

The check bpmnlint/label-required, in the group Modelling rules.

Error

Why it matters

An unlabelled task, event or gateway tells the reader nothing about what happens there.

How to fix it

Give the element a name.

Where you see it

The editor puts a marker on the element while you draw, and the Problems tab of the sidebar lists it under Rules, with the rule name bpmnlint/label-required. In a terminal, penstock check --only rules reports it.

To change how strict this rule is, set label-required to error, warn or off in your .bpmnlintrc. See Validation.

Rule details

Read more: Validation with bpmnlint. All rules: Every rule.