System Requirements for Redmineflux

Redmineflux enhances Redmine with powerful project-management features, but to ensure smooth installation and reliable performance, your environment must meet specific minimum system requirements. This article explains the supported Redmine versions, essential prerequisites, and the importance of successful database migration before installing any Redmineflux plugin.

I. Redmine Version Compatibility

Redmineflux plugins are fully compatible with the following Redmine versions:

Supported Versions

Redmine 5.x Series: 5.0.x, 5.1.x
Redmine 6.x Series: 6.0.x

For proper configuration and a stable environment, always download Redmine from the official website : https://www.redmine.org

This ensures you are using the latest stable builds of Redmine 5 and 6 with correct Ruby/Rails requirements.

II. Official Redmine Installation Guide

To confirm system prerequisites such as OS, Ruby, Rails, and database requirements, refer to the official Redmine Guide available on the Redmine website.
URL : https://www.redmine.org

This ensures your Redmine environment is correctly set up before adding any Redmineflux plugin.

III. Test Your Environment with the Free Redmineflux Plugin

If you want to check whether your environment supports Redmine plugins, you can install our free Redmineflux plugins.

This helps validate:

Redmine version compatibility
Plugin folder structure
Database migration success
Plugin loading

This is the quickest way to confirm that your system is ready for all Redmineflux plugins.

IV. Core Environment Requirements for Redmineflux

Before installing any Redmineflux plugin, the following conditions must be met:

1. A Fully Working Redmine Installation

Redmine must be installed and running without errors.
If your infrastructure does not have Redmine installed, complete that installation first and validate the setup.

2. Correct Ruby & Rails Versions

Your Ruby and Rails versions must match the recommendations of the Redmine version you choose.
Incorrect versions can lead to plugin loading issues or failed installations.

3. Supported Database Engine

Redmine flux supports the same database systems as Redmine:

MySQL
PostgreSQL
SQLite

Ensure that your database server is properly configured and accessible.

4. Proper Plugin Folder Placement

All Redmineflux plugins must be placed inside:redmine/plugins.
Do not rename plugin folders. Renaming may cause migration failures or prevent Redmine from loading the plugin.

V. Database Migration Requirement

1) Every Redmineflux plugin requires database migrations during setup.

2) These migrations create the necessary tables and fields needed for plugin functionality.

3) To ensure a successful setup:

Run all migration commands without errors.
Verify that all plugin tables are created in the database.
Check logs to ensure no migration failures.
Re-run the migration if any table is missing.

A successful migration is mandatory for missing tables, or incomplete migrations will cause features to break or fail to appear within Redmine.

A. Restart Redmine

After installing or updating plugins, you must restart the Redmine server, so all components load correctly.

VI. Why These Requirements Matter

Meeting the system requirements ensures:

Smooth plugin installation
No migration or dependency errors
Stable and predictable performance
Reliable feature behavior across all Redmineflux modules
Reduced setup and troubleshooting time

Failure to meet prerequisites may result in plugin failures, missing features, or unexpected system behavior.

Conclusion

To achieve a seamless experience with any Redmineflux plugin, your environment must be aligned with the supported Redmine versions and system requirements. Using Redmine 5.x or 6.0.x, following the official setup guidelines, and ensuring that all migrations run successfully will provide a stable and fully compatible foundation for Redmineflux.