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How to Install the Redmine Automation Plugin (with Cron Setup)

The Redmine Automation Plugin extends Redmine with powerful rule-based automations, similar to Jira Automation. To get started, follow the steps below to install and configure the plugin on your Redmine instance.

1. Download the Plugin

After requesting beta access or purchase, you’ll receive an email with a file:

redmine_plus_automation.zip

Download and save it to your Redmine server.

2. Install the Plugin

  1. Copy the zip file to your Redmine plugins directory:
Terminal window
cp /path/to/downloads/redmine_plus_automation.zip /path/to/redmine/plugins/
  1. Unzip it:
Terminal window
cd /path/to/redmine/plugins
unzip redmine_plus_automation.zip

This will create a folder, e.g. redmine_plus_automation/.

  1. Install required dependencies:
Terminal window
cd /path/to/redmine
bundle install
  1. Run database migrations:
Terminal window
bundle exec rake redmine:plugins:migrate RAILS_ENV=production

3. Restart Redmine

After installation, restart your Redmine application server (Passenger, Puma, or Unicorn). For example, with Passenger + Apache:

Terminal window
touch /path/to/redmine/tmp/restart.txt

4. Set Up Linux Cron for Scheduled Automations

Some automation rules use scheduled triggers (e.g., daily tasks, weekly checks, auto-closing stale issues). To enable these, set up a cron job:

  1. Open the cron editor:
Terminal window
crontab -e
  1. Add the following line (update the path to your Redmine installation):
Terminal window
*/5 * * * * cd /path/to/redmine && RAILS_ENV=production bundle exec rails runner "AutomationRunScheduledTriggersJob.perform_now" >> log/cron_automation.log 2>&1

This runs the automation scheduler every 5 minutes.

  1. Save and exit.

5. Verify the Installation

  • Log in to Redmine as an administrator

  • Go to Administration → Plugins

  • Ensure Redmine Automation appears in the list and is enabled

Done!

Your Redmine is now ready with powerful automation capabilities. Scheduled triggers will execute automatically, and you can start creating rules to save time and boost productivity.

Learn more about automation features at Redmine Automation Plugin