Auto Link Related Issues Plugin

This plugin automatically links related issues in Redmine when internal issue links (e.g., #123) are mentioned in comments.

Installation

1. Clone this repository into your Redmine plugins directory:

   git clone http://github.com/INSANEWORKS/redmine_auto_link_relate.git plugins/redmine_auto_link_relate

2. Install dependencies:

   bundle install

3. Restart your Redmine instance.

4. Verify that the plugin is installed under Administration > Plugins.

Usage

Automatic Linking

When a user adds a comment containing an internal issue link (e.g., #123), this plugin automatically creates a relation between the current issue and the linked issue.

Bulk Processing of Existing Comments

You can use the provided Rake task to scan all existing comments and link issues retroactively.

Running the Rake Task

Warning: This task may modify your database in unexpected ways. Always back up your data before running it.

1. Create a backup of your database:

   pg_dump redmine > redmine_backup.sql  # For PostgreSQL
   mysqldump redmine > redmine_backup.sql  # For MySQL

2. Run the task:

   bundle exec rake redmine_auto_link_relate:relate_issues RAILS_ENV=production

3. Monitor the output:

   • Existing relations and invalid operations are skipped.
   • Details of newly created relations are logged to the console.

What the Task Does

• Scans all comments in your Redmine instance.
• Extracts internal issue links (e.g., #123) from the comments.
• Creates relations between issues where appropriate.

Skipping Conditions

The Rake task skips creating relations in the following cases:

• The relation already exists.
• The relation would cause a circular dependency.
• The issues are in a parent-child relationship.
• Other relationships (e.g., duplicates, blocks, precedes) already exist between the issues.

Development

To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your changes.
3. Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

License

This plugin is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.