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and

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developed by

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. It focuses on query-based issue search with auto-completion, manipulating issues in batches, customizing the set of issue attributes, and creating custom workflows.

Architecture

YouTrack uses the

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paradigm and now is written on

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and

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. It uses an embedded Xodus database to read and store data. For

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s, YouTrack supports a RESTful API.

Integration with external tools

Standard YouTrack integrations include import from Jira, Mailbox Integration,

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Integration, and an integrated working environment with

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and TeamCity. Integrations with

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, and

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are provided out of the box, while connections to other version control systems are supported via the TeamCity or

integration. TeamCity supports connections to repositories in

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, SourceGear Vault,

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, and

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. Upsource supports connections to repositories in

, and

. YouTrack supports integration with several popular test management tools: PractiTest,

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, TestLodge, and TestRail. YouTrack can be integrated with Slack workplace.

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integration is performed by adding macros to insert links to issues and insert reports into

Pages. YouTrack can integrate with

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. YouTrack is capable of importing issues from Jira, CSV file,

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, or another YouTrack Server. YouTrack also supports user authentication.

User interface

YouTrack's

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-based user interface allows both keyboard and mouse interaction. Searching for issues is implemented via search query syntax and performed from a single search box.

System requirements and distribution types

YouTrack provides localization support for many languages. YouTrack is

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and works on any

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-enabled operating system. YouTrack is available as either InCloud or Standalone.

YouTrack REST API

YouTrack REST API allows developers to perform various actions programmatically, including: * Importing existing projects and issues from other issue tracking systems. * Creating, modifying, getting all the issues attributes. * Manipulating projects, users, groups and roles. This is done wit
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via the Hub REST API, a user and a permission management system by JetBrains. YouTrack 6.0 and later comes with Hub built-in.

License

JetBrains offers YouTrack in InCloud and Standalone versions. The hosted service (

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) is called YouTrack InCloud. For InCloud, three users are free of charge forever, with further annual or monthly payments per each additional user discounted with larger numbers of users subscribed. For the Standalone version, a 10-user pack is available free of charge, with five more paid packs available for larger numbers of users. Each pack includes a year of free updates and technical support. JetBrains also provides YouTrack at no charge for

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projects and for educational and teaching uses in classrooms, along with a discount available for startups.

References

External links

Official website
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Architecture

Integration with external tools

User interface

System requirements and distribution types

YouTrack REST API

License

See also

References

External links