Quickly view and track the count of pending tasks in your GitLab to-do list directly from your browser.

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Version
1.0.1
Update
December 3, 2024
Size
28.42KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
Storage
Idle
ActiveTab
Notifications
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GitLab Task Ticker Extension

GitLab Task Ticker is a Chrome/Edge extension designed for active developers and teams who use GitLab as their primary platform for project and code management. This extension allows users to instantly view the number of pending tasks in their GitLab To-Do list, ensuring fast access and response to new tasks, Merge Requests, and code comments.

Features:
- Real-Time Updates: The extensions refreshes the count of pending tasks periodically based on your preferences set in the options menu, ensuring that you always have the most current information at a glance.
- Customizable Settings: Easily adjust the frequency of updates from the extension’s options page for your workflow.
- Idle Detection: Smart idle detection ensures that the extension does not make unnecessary API requests when your computer is locked or when you're away, reducing data usage and server load.
- Quick Access: Clicking the extension icon, when you are on a new tab page, it navigates directly to your tasks in GitLab, simplifying task management.

Security and Privacy:
Access to your GitLab tasks is secured through a personal access token with minimal necessary permissions (read_api), ensuring a high level of data security and privacy.

For developers who rely on GitLab for project management and code reviews, staying on top of your tasks can be a hassle. GitLab Task Ticker simplifies this by bringing your to-do list to you. No more switching tabs or logging in multiple times a day — just a simple, effective way to stay informed and focused on your work. Ideal for anyone looking to streamline their workflow and cut down on the clutter of daily tasks.

GitLab Task Ticker is perfect for developers who want to stay on top of their tasks in GitLab without distractions. The extension not only saves time but also enhances work efficiency by speeding up the processing of Merge Requests and Code Reviews. All this makes your work more organized and less stressful.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install GitLab Task Ticker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download GitLab Task Ticker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a GitLab Task Ticker 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 GitLab Task Ticker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install GitLab Task Ticker 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 GitLab Task Ticker extension file

Select and download the GitLab Task Ticker 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 GitLab Task Ticker 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 GitLab Task Ticker 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 GitLab Task Ticker 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 GitLab Task Ticker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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