Jenkins Monitor

Latest Version

Version
0.5
Update
July 28, 2015
Size
405KiB
Developer
Category
Users
144
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Background
Notifications
Storage
Http://*/
Https://*/
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Jenkins Butler Extension

Feature rich Chrome Extension to show status of Jenkins builds directly on your desktop.
Supports Jenkins Websocket plugin for real-time notifications.

Features include

- Choose the jobs you want to monitor
- Supports Jenkins Websocket plugin for real-time notification of job failures
- Desktop notification when job fails or succeeds
- Choose notification levels (Job Status Change, Job Error, None)
- Popup shows build history of each job with links to jump directly to the job in Jenkins
- Color coded job status to quickly see status of jobs (including builds in progress)
- Supports Jenkins API key authentication so do not need to use Jenkins password


**Installation notes**

Once extension is installed, open the options page to configure the plugin to connect to your jenkins server

**Jenkins Url**
The URL of your jenkins server

**Use WebScokets for job updates**
If you have the Jekins Websocket plugin installed on your Jenkins server then you can configure the extension to get real-time updates of the status changes of your jobs. Url of Websocket plugin - https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/JENKINS/Websocket+Plugin

**WebSockets Url**
Url of Jenkins server including Websockets port (only required if using Websockets plugin)

**User Email Address**
Email address to authenticate to Jenkins Server with

**API Key/Password**
API key if user has generated one in Jenkins. This is the recommended way to authenticate to Jenkins now. The API token is available in your personal configuration page. Click your name on the top right corner on every page, then click \"Configure\" to see your API token.
If you don't want to use an API key, then you can use your Jenkins password here instead.

**Jenkins Polling Frequency**
Set the polling frequency to check status of Jenkins jobs. Enter value in seconds. (Not required if using Websockets plugin)

**Taskbar Notification Level**
Set how often you want to get notified of job status changes
- Job Status Change - Get notified every time the status of a job changes
- Job Failure Only - Get notified only when job fails
- None - Do not receive any desktop notifications

**Duration of notification**
How long will the notification appear on desktop

**Number of builds for each job**
How many builds to display for each job in popup modal.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "128": "img/happyJenkins.png", "16": "img/happyJenkins.png", "48": "img/happyJenkins.png" }, "name": "Jenkins Butler", "short_name": "Jenkins Butler", "description": "Jenkins Monitor", "version": "0.5", "version_name": "0.5", "author": "kb1010101", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "background": { "scripts": [ "Javascript/jquery-1.11.2.min.js", "Javascript/reconnecting-websocket.min.js", "Javascript/buildbotRequests.js", "Javascript/buildbotPreferences.js", "Javascript/buildbotJobs.js", "Javascript/buildbotManager.js", "Javascript/background.js" ] }, "permissions": [ "background", "notifications", "storage", "http://*/", "https://*/" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/happyJenkins.png", "default_title": "Jenkins Butler", "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Jenkins Butler extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Jenkins Butler 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 Jenkins Butler extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Jenkins Butler extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Jenkins Butler extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Jenkins Butler 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 Jenkins Butler Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Jenkins Butler extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Jenkins Butler extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Jenkins Butler 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 Jenkins Butler 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 Jenkins Butler extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Jenkins Butler 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 Jenkins Butler extension file

Select and download the Jenkins Butler 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 Jenkins Butler 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 Jenkins Butler 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 Jenkins Butler 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 Jenkins Butler extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Andrew Gray (ID: 00000004c1ef52fd) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/23/2016 v0.5 does not support CloudBees Folders plugin. Can't drill down to the jobs themselves

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Paul Borgen (ID: 000000637c5e01ec) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/17/2016 Seems like the best one

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Kevin Brady (ID: 00000018bd37df67) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/29/2015 great extension. very useful. WebSockets feature is great for instant feedback when build breaks