Introduction
This guide will show you how to set up and use referencing keywords to link GitLab commits and merge requests with Easy8 tasks. This is useful for automatically connecting development activity to tasks, and even logging time directly from GitLab.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to enhance the Git Integration and make your workflows more efficient.
Target Audience
- Administrator
Prerequisites
- Git Integration successfully configured in Easy8
- Administrator access to Easy8
- Access to GitLab with permission to create commits and merge requests
How to Set GitLab Referencing Keywords
Step 1: Access the Referencing Keywords Settings
- In Easy8, go to the Global menu (More menu)
- Navigate to Git Integration → References
Step 2: Create or Edit a Referencing Keyword
- Click on Create or choose an existing reference to edit
- Use the tooltips provided in the form to understand each field
- Define the keyword (e.g.
refs,closes) and behavior
Tip: Tooltips are available throughout the form to guide you.
Step 3: Use Referencing Keywords in GitLab
- To link a GitLab item to a task, use the task ID with # (e.g.
refs #1234) - To log time from GitLab, add time using @ format (e.g.
@1h30m) - On commits, place the referencing keyword in the commit message
- On merge requests, place the referencing keyword in the merge request name
Conclusion
You have now set up referencing keywords to connect GitLab activity with Easy8 tasks. This allows your team to track progress and log time without leaving GitLab, streamlining the development process.
