Adds the ability to split stories into epics and duplicate stories to Pivotal Tracker.

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Version
1.9
Update
July 3, 2015
Size
91.7KiB
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Category
Users
96
Rating
3.6 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker Extension

Converts stories with tasks into epics with stories.

- If “Feature Creeps” keep loading up your stories with tasks you can fight back by converting the stories with tasks into epics with individual stories. Any tasks already checked off will be treated as finished stories when converted.
- If you are brainstorming around crucial dates or events you can make them the name of a story and load up the stories with tasks before converting them to epics with stories.
- If stories are too vague or nonfunctional but you don’t want to lose them, simply add in the specific tasks and make the original an epic with the tasks as stories.


Clones stories.

- Keep a list of your favorite best practices and feature sets to clone whenever you like, saving time in your brainstorming sessions.
- You will keep the full description along with the name, type, labels, tasks, and even task status.

Even clone Epics.

- Full clusters of activity can be saved as stories with tasks, then duplicated and converted to Epics. That’s as good as it gets since Pivotal won’t let users select epics.

Plays nice.

- We’ve tested. Does not slow down your web experience or store personal information.


Update 1.0: Now much less confusing. no token copy-pasting required.
Requires that the \"Create New Token\" button in your Pivotal Tracker Profile be clicked.

Updates:

1.1: fixed a bug involving leftover token if the token is refreshed.

1.2: minor bugfixes.

1.3: more minor bugfixes

1.4: Handled a bug likely caused by Pivotal Tracker's new API in beta.

1.5: Name changed from \"Pivotal Tracker+\" and icon changed so that the app meets the standard of Pivotal Tracker's Third Party Application page.

1.6: Fixed bug that made the \"Make Stories into Epics\" function not work if there was no tasks under the story. The error was a remnant of the code that existed before development of epics was possible to prevent the accidental deletion of a story, but that \"feature\" is a bug now, so it was removed

1.7: Install much easier now. Tutorial not needed. Does not support attachments. Duplicate now runs on API v5 and is much faster.

1.8: Added support for other less used tabs for all functions. You can duplicate and make epics out of stories from the \"done\", \"backlog\", or \"my work\" sections in Pivotal.
Additionally, fixes a bug that prevented duplication introduced by a recent change made to the backend interface of Pivotal.
1.9 Added support for PT's new UI. Unfortunately, dashboard internal support has been made very difficult, requiring a button next to the search bar. Also resolved a loading issue that slowed down use of Pivotal Tracker when large amounts of items were copied.

Plans for future development:
I intend to establish full hierarchies with epics; adding a story to an internal epic will include it as part of the epics containing it. It may even be possible to rearrange the hierarchies and shift around all the stories within those epics. However, I'm not sure if I'm going to make that within this application or a separate one, as it's beginning to stretch outside the scope of this ancient project.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker 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 Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker 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 Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker extension file

Select and download the Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker 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 Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker 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 Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker 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 Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker 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 Story Tools for Pivotal Tracker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Craig Comperatore (ID: 000000471cb12187) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/24/2013 Duplicate works great. But it appears that the "make stories into Epics" doesn't work at all. Shame, I would have liked that feature.