Jira HotLinker, quick access to Jira metadata when hovering over ticket numbers!

Latest Version

Version
1.8.0
Update
February 21, 2022
Size
674KiB
Developer
dhwillem.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.77778 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
Https://github.com/
Storage
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Jira HotLinker Extension

This extension will show a tooltip when hovering over a jira ticket number on github or a ticket link.

The tooltip is enabled on github.com by default, you can add new domains by clicking on the extension icon or in the option menu.

New ! :

- Copy past the ticket title to clipboard thanks to @ https://github.com/kaspars-ozols
- Github enterprise support for pull requests !
- Security updates

Features:

- Title and Link to Jira
- Related pull requests
- Descriptions
- Attachments
- Issue type / status / priority
- Comment count and plain text comments
- Configure domains where the plugin is active by clicking on the extension icon.
- Pin a ticket on the screen by dragging the title

Privacy Features:
- Does not store any user data what so ever
- Only requires access to the websites where you want to use the plugin.
- Does not ask for your jira password or user name !

Should also work on google docs all tough that is currently experimental.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Jira HotLinker", "description": "Jira HotLinker, quick access to Jira metadata when hovering over ticket numbers!", "version": "1.8.0", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "128": "resources/jiralink128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Click to always search for tickets on this page" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "60", "background": { "scripts": [ "build/background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "resources/*" ], "optional_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "permissions": [ "activeTab", "declarativeContent", "https://github.com/", "storage" ], "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "chrome_style": true }}
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How to download and manually install Jira HotLinker extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Jira HotLinker 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 HotLinker extension file

Select and download the Jira HotLinker 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 HotLinker 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 HotLinker 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 HotLinker 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 HotLinker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dominik Wunderlich (ID: 000000e21da8b34f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/28/2023 I really like this extension. Unfortunately, it slows down my chrome massively :(

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Felix Kreßmann (ID: 00000072829dc2fd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/13/2020 Very nice! Even works with Jira Server as long as I'm authenticated in the background

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Pio Ko (ID: 000000e749487136) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/24/2020 Great plugin. Thank You. It would be great to have also info about assigned person.

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Giuseppe Lap (ID: 0000009c51ec5195) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/14/2020 Perfect for quick access to a Jira. Work like a charm on Gitlab and Jira.

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Ruslan Gorbunov (ID: 00000020e0859e70) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/18/2019 hren'