Jira Issue Number Copier

A Chrome extension that allows you to copy the Jira issue number of the currently viewed Jira page to your clipboard using a customizable keyboard shortcut.

Features

• Copies the Jira issue number (e.g., PROJECT-123) from Jira pages, whether it's in the URL path (/browse/ or /issues/) or a query parameter (?selectedIssue=...).
• Displays a visual message when copying is successful or if an error occurs.
• Customizable keyboard shortcut.

Installation Guide

1. Download the Extension Files

1. Clone or download this repository to your computer:

git clone https://github.com/schurter-wallee/copy-jira-extension.git

2. Navigate to the folder where the files are stored.

2. Enable Developer Mode in Chrome

1. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/.
2. In the top-right corner, enable Developer Mode by toggling the switch.

3. Load the Extension

1. Click the Load unpacked button in the top-left corner.
2. Select the folder containing the extension files (e.g., the folder with manifest.json).

4. Verify Installation

1. The extension should now appear in your list of installed extensions.
2. Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access (optional).

Using the Extension

Default Shortcut:

The default shortcut is Ctrl+Shift+I (or Command+Shift+I on Mac).

To Copy a Jira Issue Number:

1. Open a Jira page with an issue number (e.g., https://yourcompany.atlassian.net/browse/PROJECT-123).
2. Press the keyboard shortcut to copy the issue number to your clipboard.
3. A success message will appear in the bottom-right corner of the page.

Customizing the Shortcut

1. Go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts in Chrome.
2. Find the extension (Jira Issue Number Copier) in the list.
3. Click the shortcut field and press the desired key combination to set your custom shortcut.

Troubleshooting

• If no issue number is found, a message will notify you.
• If the clipboard action fails, ensure the page is focused and you are on a Jira domain (*.atlassian.net or *.jira.com).

Uninstalling

1. Open chrome://extensions/.
2. Find the extension and click the Remove button.