QA Inside Redmine

Redmine Test Case Management Plugin — QA Workflow Inside Your Development Environment

The Redmineflux Redmine Test Case Management Plugin adds structured test planning, execution tracking, and QA reporting directly inside Redmine. Manage your entire testing workflow in the same environment where development happens — without a separate test management tool.

Test Case Management Plugin Dashboard

The Cost of Disconnected QA and Development Tools

When test management lives outside Redmine, traceability breaks and reporting overhead grows in ways that affect every release cycle. Test cases managed in spreadsheets have no structural link to the development issues in Redmine — which means coverage gaps go undetected until after release. Test results require manual reconciliation into reports before every release gate or compliance audit. Bug-to-test linkage is manual and error-prone, so QA leads cannot reliably determine which bugs are connected to which test failures. Teams lose time switching between tools that should share the same project context.

What is the Redmine Test Case Management Plugin?

The Redmineflux Test Case Management Plugin is a structured QA workflow tool built natively inside Redmine. It lets QA teams create test cases, organise them into suites and plans, execute tests with tracked results, and link bugs directly to failing tests — all within the Redmine instance where development work is already managed.

Test Management as Part of Your Development Workflow

The Test Case Management Plugin enhances Redmine without replacing it. Every test case links to the requirement or feature issue it covers. Every bug links to the test that found it. QA cycle progress is visible inside standard project and delivery views without switching tools. Teams that previously managed testing in a spreadsheet alongside Redmine can consolidate QA into the same environment where development, planning, and delivery tracking already happen. The result is full traceability from requirement to test to release, with audit-ready records available without manual compilation.

Test Management as Part of Your Development Workflow

What Your Team Gains with the Redmine Test Case Management Plugin

End-to-end traceability from requirement to test to release

Test cases link to the Redmine issues and requirements they cover. Failing tests link directly to the bugs they generate. This bidirectional traceability means coverage gaps are visible before release, not discovered after a production incident.

Centralised QA reporting without spreadsheets or manual compilation

Test execution results, pass rates, coverage summaries, and trend data are available on demand inside Redmine. There is no preparation step required before a release gate or compliance review — the data is already structured and exportable.

QA cycle visibility inside standard project delivery views

Testing progress appears in the same project environment used by the whole delivery team. Project managers and delivery leads can see QA status alongside development progress without requesting a separate report from the QA lead.

Faster bug-to-test linkage with full context carried over

Bugs created directly from a failing test step carry the test case context, steps, and failure notes pre-filled into the new Redmine issue. Developers receive more useful bug reports, and QA leads spend less time documenting failures they have already captured during execution.

One tool for development and testing — no context switching required

Development issues, QA plans, test execution results, and bug reports all live in the same Redmine instance. The overhead of maintaining synchronisation between separate development and test management systems is eliminated.

Core Capabilities of the Redmine Test Case Management Plugin

Test Case Creation

Build a Structured, Reusable Test Library Inside Redmine

  • Rich text test case editor supports steps, expected results, and preconditions in structured format.
  • Custom fields allow test type, priority, and component classification to match your team's taxonomy.
  • Test case versioning with full edit history and rollback support ensures accuracy as features evolve.
  • Clone and reuse test cases across projects and test plans to reduce duplication in regression test suites.
Test Suites and Plans

Organise Test Cases into Structured Execution Plans

  • Create test suites as logical groupings of related test cases — by feature, component, or regression category.
  • Build test plans from selected suites for specific releases or sprint cycles.
  • Multi-environment support within a single test plan execution allows teams to run the same plan against staging and production configurations without creating duplicate plans.
  • Copy and adapt test plans across sprints without rebuilding the test scope from scratch each cycle.
Execution Tracking

Track Test Results with Full Auditability

  • Execute tests with Pass, Fail, Blocked, and Skip statuses.
  • Step-by-step execution captures individual step results for complex test cases with multiple verification points.
  • Assign test execution to specific team members per test plan.
  • Execution history per test case supports regression analysis and trend tracking across multiple sprint cycles.
Bug Linking

Connect Failing Tests Directly to Development Issues

  • Create a Redmine issue directly from a failed test with test context pre-filled in the new issue.
  • Link existing Redmine issues to specific test cases as known failures or pending fixes.
  • Track which issues are covered or uncovered by the current test plan to assess release readiness.
  • Bug resolution is automatically reflected in the linked test case status, so QA records stay current without manual updates.
Reporting and Export

Produce QA Reports Teams and Stakeholders Can Act On

  • Test execution summary reports filter by suite, plan, or environment.
  • Coverage reports show tested versus untested requirements and issues.
  • Export to PDF, Excel, or CSV produces records suitable for compliance audits, release gate documentation, and client delivery reviews.
  • Historical execution trend charts provide QA cycle performance data across multiple release periods.

How the Test Case Management Plugin Works with Other Redmineflux Plugins

The Test Case Management Plugin integrates with the full Redmineflux development workflow. Test case creation links directly to Redmine issues managed through the core issue tracker. Use the Issue Template Plugin to pre-populate test case references in feature issues at creation time. Link QA completion steps in the Checklist Plugin to specific test plan execution milestones. Surface test execution summaries in project views via the Dashboard Plugin.

Trusted by Teams That Own Quality Inside the Development Cycle

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What People are Saying!

Alex Tucker

Project Manager, Newyork

Alfred Fleischer

Project Manager

Chen Jun Hao

Project Manager, Singapore

Emily Garcia

Project Lead, Spain

Maria Rodriguez

Team Lead, Rochester, U.S.

Marlena Sievers

CEO, Brazil

Safra Barra

Project Manager

Samantha Lone

Project Manager, Moscow, Russia

Alex Tucker

Redmineflux plugins have been a game-changer for our Redmine setup. The enhanced features like advanced time tracking, custom workflows, and improved reporting have significantly boosted our productivity. The integration was seamless, and the support team was fantastic. Highly recommend these plugins to any Redmine user!

Alfred Fleischer

Getting all of my business data organized in one place is all I wanted. With Redmineflux, I can filter data and simplify my agile operations.

Chen Jun Hao

Redmineflux themes have completely transformed the look and feel of our Redmine instance. We were looking for a way to make our Redmine more visually appealing and user-friendly, and these themes delivered on both fronts. The customization options are fantastic, allowing us to tailor the design to our company’s branding.

Emily Garcia

The Redmineflux Timesheet plugin has made it so much easier for our team to track their time. The ability to easily log time for multiple tasks at once and bulk edit or delete entries is a huge time saver.

Maria Rodriguez

Redmineflux Gantt Chart improved visibility and Efficiency, it provides a clear view of tasks, improves communication, & streamlines workflows for faster project completion.

Marlena Sievers

Redmineflux themes are not just about aesthetics; they’re designed with user experience in mind. The improved navigation and clarity have streamlined our workflows significantly. The support team was also incredibly helpful in assisting us with customization.

Highly recommend!”

Safra Barra

Redmineflux has an easy-to-use interface & is easily customizable. It helps active coordination and focuses project resources in one direction.

Samantha Lone

The self-hosted version of Redmineflux has transformed our enterprise project management. The customization options and reliable performance have greatly improved our workflows. The support team is responsive, ensuring our needs are met. Highly recommended for organization looking to streamline project management.

Deployment Options

Self-Hosted

When deployed on your own infrastructure, your team manages server uptime, Redmine upgrades, backups, and plugin compatibility. The Test Case Management Plugin adds structured QA workflow without changing who owns the infrastructure. Full control stays with your team.

Managed Cloud

The Test Case Management Plugin runs within Redmineflux Managed Cloud. Infrastructure is fully managed by the Redmineflux team. Updates are automated, backups are secured, and uptime is SLA-backed. If infrastructure management is overhead your team does not need, Redmineflux Managed Cloud transfers that responsibility entirely.

Built for Teams That Own Quality Inside the Development Cycle

Role What they gain
QA Lead Structured test management, execution tracking, and QA reporting inside Redmine
Engineering Lead Full traceability between code changes, test coverage, and bug resolution
Project Manager QA progress and release readiness visible inside standard project delivery views
IT Director Compliance-ready QA records, audit export, and structured test governance

Keep QA inside the development workflow. Traceability and reporting belong in the same tool as the work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can test cases be linked to specific issues or requirements?

Yes. Test cases in the Redmineflux Test Case Management Plugin can be linked directly to Redmine issues and requirements. This creates bidirectional traceability — you can see which issues are covered by tests and which tests are associated with a given issue or feature. When a linked issue is resolved, the association is reflected in the test case record.

Does the plugin support multiple test environments?

Yes. Test plans support multiple environments — staging, production, browser-specific configurations, and others — within a single plan execution. Results are tracked separately per environment, so teams can compare pass rates across configurations and identify environment-specific failures without managing entirely separate test plans for each environment.

Can I export test reports for compliance audits?

Yes. Test execution reports export in PDF, Excel, or CSV format. Reports include execution summaries, step-level results, pass/fail rates, and bug linkage data. These exports are structured for direct use in compliance audits, release sign-off documentation, and client delivery reviews without requiring manual formatting.

Which Redmine versions are supported?

The Redmineflux Test Case Management Plugin is tested and maintained against the three most recent stable Redmine releases. Compatibility is verified with each plugin update. Check the plugin documentation for the confirmed supported version list before installing on your instance.