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Redmine test management with Testiny: connect test cases and results to Redmine Issues. Testiny fully integrates into Redmine — you can create, link and look up Redmine issues from Testiny. Testiny makes complex issue-type configuration (with all its custom fields etc.) unnecessary. Testiny reads your issue configurations and performs the whole configuration in the background. Just link Testiny with your Redmine organization — and you’re done!

Configuration​

To configure a new integration, you need to have admin rights in Testiny. Go to Settings > Integrations and click on 'Add button Add integration' for Redmine. A side panel opens where you need to define the following options for the connection:

  • Redmine URL
    Enter your Redmine Server URL or Cloud URL (e.g. "https://redmine.my-company.com/").

  • Redmine API Key
    Create an API key for your Redmine instance and copy it into this field.

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We do not allow the use of Redmine admin API keys. We recommend creating a non-admin user in Redmine and assigning permissions to access only the projects needed for the integration.

Using the Redmine Integration​

Within Testiny, you can link test runs and executions to Redmine issues. If you find a bug during your tests, you can create an issue in Redmine directly from Testiny. It is also possible to link requirements to test cases or create requirements directly from Testiny to build up your test coverage matrix.

Redmine issues can be created (or linked to) in Testiny from the following entities:

  • Test cases
    It is possible to link requirements to test cases (a requirement can be any type of Redmine issue) or to create a requirement that is automatically linked to the test case.

  • Test runs and test executions
    Testiny provides the ability to create defects (or link an existing issue) directly from a test run or a test execution.

When creating a requirement or a defect in Testiny, a create dialog will open where you can set all fields for the Redmine issue. In this dialog you can select the Redmine project, the issue type and set any other fields that may be required. Click "Create" to confirm. If pop-ups are allowed, the newly created issue will open in a new browser tab. Otherwise, a small window with the details and a link to the issue will appear.

When linking a requirement or a defect, a search dialog will open where you can search all existing issues directly in Testiny (no need to switch to Redmine) and select the issue you want to link.

Creating or linking Redmine Issues​

Within Testiny, you can link test runs and executions to Redmine issues. If you find a bug during your tests, you can create an issue in Redmine directly from Testiny. It is also possible to link requirements to test cases or create requirements directly from Testiny to build up your test coverage matrix.

Redmine issues can be created (or linked to) in Testiny from the following entities:

  • Test cases
    It is possible to link requirements to test cases (a requirement can be any type of Redmine issue) or to create a requirement that is automatically linked to the test case.

  • Test runs and test executions
    Testiny provides the ability to create defects (or link an existing issue) directly from a test run or a test execution.

When creating a requirement or a defect in Testiny, a create dialog will open where you can set the fields for the Redmine issue. In this dialog you can select the Redmine project, the issue type and set other fields. Click "Create" to confirm. If pop-ups are allowed, the newly created issue will open in a new browser tab. Otherwise, a small window with the details and a link to the issue will appear.

When linking a requirement or a defect, a search dialog will open where you can search all existing issues directly in Testiny (no need to switch to Redmine) and select the issue you want to link.

Accessing Redmine Issues in Testiny​

Connecting Redmine with Testiny allows you to directly look up and access Redmine issues.
Testiny shows essential information such as the issue status or the issue type inline. For further details on linked issues, the issue can be opened directly from Testiny by clicking the issue ID. Testiny supports issue links in various places:

  • Test cases
  • Test runs
  • Test results

If you have any further questions, need to get assistance, or want to leave feedback, either create a topic in our forum, use Testiny’s built-in feedback system or simply write us an email to: [email protected].