[Feat] Automate GSSoC PR Labeling (Update Open PR Label + Add Merged PR Approval Label)

[the404packet]

Description

The repository already has a workflow that runs on PR open/edit and correctly detects whether a pull request is linked to an issue labeled gssoc'26. However, the current label being applied in that workflow needs to be updated.

Instead of assigning the existing label, the workflow should now apply gssoc'26 to indicate that the PR is a valid GSSOC-linked contribution in progress.

In addition to this, a new workflow needs to be implemented for the merge stage. When a PR is merged, the system should:

Re-check the linked issue from the PR body (e.g., Fixes #issue-number)
Verify that the issue contains the gssoc'26 label
If valid, assign the label gssoc:approved to the merged PR

The logic should ensure:

PRs without a valid linked issue are ignored
PRs linked to non-GSSOC issues are ignored
Labels are not reassigned if they already exist on the PR

This will create a clear lifecycle:

gssoc'26 → for valid open PRs
gssoc:approved → for valid merged PRs

The update ensures better clarity in contribution tracking while avoiding duplicate or incorrect labeling.

Screenshots

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Checklist

• I have checked the existing issues
• I have read the Contributing Guidelines
• I am willing to work on this issue (optional)

GSSoC Participation

• I am a GSSoC'26 contributor

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[adityashirsatrao007]

Hi! I'd like to work on this. Could you please assign it to me? I'm participating in GSSoC 2026.

[Tiya22gif]

Hi @mdazfar2 !
I am a GSSoC'26 contributor and would love to work on this issue!

The idea of automating PR labeling for GSSoC contributions (updating the "Open PR" label and adding a "Merged PR Approval" label) sounds impactful for streamlining the workflow. It will help maintain clarity in tracking contributions and reduce manual effort.

Please assign this issue to me under GSSoC'26 so I can start working on it. I’ll make sure to follow the CONTRIBUTING guidelines and keep the implementation aligned with the project’s standards.

Thank you!

[github-actions]

Hello @the404packet! Your issue #1523 has been closed. Thank you for your contribution!