WP Trac Triager

Enhance WordPress Trac ticket triage with visual highlights, keyword explanations, and component maintainer info

WP Trac Triager enhances the WordPress Trac ticket triage workflow with smart visual enhancements, complete historical context, and a fully customizable sidebar. Perfect for WordPress contributors who want to make informed triage decisions efficiently. 🌟 KEY FEATURES 🕐 SMART TIMELINES & COMPLETE HISTORY • Keyword Change Timeline - Visual history of all keyword additions/removals with color-coded changes (green=added, red=removed, orange=mixed) • Milestone History Timeline - Track all milestone changes with automatic punt detection (warns if moved 2+ times) • Interactive Tooltips - Hover over any keyword for instant descriptions and usage guidelines • Direct Navigation - Click through to exact comments where changes occurred 👥 UNIVERSAL ROLE RECOGNITION • Role Badges for Everyone - Every commenter gets a badge showing their role (Project Lead, Core Committer, Individual Contributor, etc.) • GitHub Integration - Automatically detects and badges comments synced from GitHub PRs • Authority Legend - Collapsible section showing role distribution with comment count statistics • Color-coded hierarchy for instant context understanding ⚙️ FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE SIDEBAR • Drag & Drop Reordering - Arrange sidebar sections in your preferred order via Settings page • Show/Hide Toggles - Declutter your workflow by hiding sections you don't use • Persistent Preferences - Settings automatically sync across all your devices • Locked Critical Info - Quick Info section always stays visible at the top • Auto-Save - Changes save automatically—no manual save needed 📚 RICH INFORMATION SECTIONS 1. Quick Info - Ticket summary, reporter, milestone, priority, component (always visible) 2. WordPress Release Schedule - Next milestone dates with countdown timer 3. Recent Comments - Last 3 comments with full role context 4. Milestone History - Visual timeline of all milestone changes 5. Keyword Change History - Complete timeline of keyword additions/removals 6. Component Maintainers - Contact info with direct links to profiles 7. TRAC Keywords - Comprehensive explanations for all keywords based on WordPress Core Handbook 🎨 VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS • Color-coded role badges throughout ticket comments • Vertical timelines with connecting lines and status indicators • Inline keyword badges with + (addition) or - (removal) markers • Collapsible sections with persistent state • Smooth slide-out sidebar animations • Professional, non-intrusive design that enhances Trac without overwhelming 📖 PERFECT FOR • WordPress core contributors triaging tickets • Test team members evaluating bug reports • Component maintainers reviewing their areas • New contributors learning the triage workflow • Anyone participating in WordPress bug scrubs ⚡ LIGHTWEIGHT & EFFICIENT • Runs only on Trac ticket pages • No external API calls or remote code • Minimal storage usage (only for your preferences) • Fast, responsive interface with no performance impact 🔒 PRIVACY-FOCUSED • No data collection or tracking • All processing happens locally in your browser • Settings sync only through Chrome's secure storage • Open source and transparent 💡 USAGE Simply install the extension and visit any WordPress Trac ticket (e.g., https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/12345). The extension automatically enhances the page with all features. Click the extension icon to access Settings and customize your sidebar layout. 🔧 CONFIGURATION • Click extension icon → "Open Settings" to customize • Drag and drop sections to reorder • Toggle sections on/off based on your workflow • Reset to default layout anytime 📊 BASED ON OFFICIAL WORDPRESS DOCUMENTATION All keyword definitions, role information, and triage guidance are sourced from: • WordPress Core Contributors Handbook • WordPress Trac Keywords Guide • WordPress Components and Maintainers Directory • WordPress Test Team training materials 🌍 OPEN SOURCE This extension is open source and welcomes contributions from the WordPress community. Visit our GitHub repository to report issues, suggest features, or contribute code. ❤️ BUILT FOR THE WORDPRESS COMMUNITY Created by a WordPress contributor for WordPress contributors. If this extension improves your triage workflow, please rate it and share with fellow contributors! --- Version 1.5.0 includes the new Keyword Change History Timeline feature, enhanced keyword management, and improved visual documentation.