Quick and easy way to open a Jira task

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Version
1.1
Update
October 26, 2019
Size
63.03KiB
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Category
Users
2
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Jira task opener Extension

How many times you were working on a project and you need to open a task with a given number, e.g. PROJ-1234 code? To open Jira and search for the task could take some time, its JAVA-based after all. Or you relay on your browser history, search for the URL and replace the code?

How about using a shortcut, type the number and press enter?

Options

1. Navigate to \"More tools\" -> \"Extensions\" -> \"Jira task opener\" -> \"Options\"
2. For each one of your projects, provide the project name, project code and the \"browse\" url (e.g. \"https://your-domain.atlassian.net/browse/\").
3. Save and close.

How it works?

Case #1
Click on the Jira icon, next to the browser address bar, select your project, type the task number and press Enter.

Case #2
Almost the same, but this time you can use a handy shortcut - ALT+J
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Jira task opener", "description": "Quick and easy way to open a Jira task", "version": "1.1", "manifest_version": 2, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "jira.html", "default_icon": "jira.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "icons": { "128": "jira.png" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+J" }, "description": "Opens Jira task" } }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }}
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How to download and manually install Jira task opener extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Jira task opener extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Jira task opener extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Jira task opener extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Jira task opener extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Jira task opener extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Jira task opener Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Jira task opener extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Jira task opener extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Jira task opener extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Jira task opener extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Jira task opener extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Jira task opener extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Jira task opener extension file

Select and download the Jira task opener extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Jira task opener extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Jira task opener extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Jira task opener extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Jira task opener extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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