GNU GNATS

GNU GNATS is a bug tracking system designed to help organizations manage and resolve user-reported issues. According to the vendor, this solution is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. It is widely used by software development teams, IT support departments, quality assurance teams, project managers, and open source communities.

Key Features

Bug Tracking: According to the vendor, GNU GNATS provides a comprehensive bug tracking system that allows users to report, track, and manage bugs and issues. Users can create, update, and close bug reports, assign them to specific developers, and categorize them based on severity and priority.

Customizable Fields: The vendor states that GNU GNATS allows users to customize the fields and attributes associated with bug reports. They can define custom fields to capture specific information relevant to their organization or project, tailoring the bug tracking system to their unique workflows and requirements.

Workflow Management: According to the vendor, GNU GNATS supports customizable workflows for managing the lifecycle of bug reports. Users can define and enforce specific states and transitions for bugs, streamlining bug resolution and providing visibility into the status of each issue.

Email Integration: The vendor claims that GNU GNATS integrates with email, enabling users to create and update bug reports via email. Bug reports can be submitted by sending an email to a designated address, and updates can be made by replying to the email notification, offering convenience and ease of use.

Command Line Interface: According to the vendor, GNU GNATS provides a command line interface for interacting with the bug tracking system. Users can perform various operations, such as creating, updating, and querying bug reports, directly from the command line, enhancing flexibility and automation capabilities.

Emacs Integration: The vendor states that GNU GNATS includes an Emacs interface for bug tracking within the Emacs text editor. Users can interact with the bug tracking system, create and update bug reports, and perform searches without leaving the Emacs environment, potentially increasing productivity for developers and Emacs users.

Network Daemon and Web Interface: According to the vendor, GNU GNATS includes a network daemon that allows users to access the bug tracking system through a web interface. The web interface offers user-friendly features such as filtering, sorting, and advanced search options, making it easier to create, update, and search for bug reports.

Plain Text Storage: GNU GNATS stores its databases and configuration in plain text files, allowing for easy customization and version control using standard text manipulation tools, according to the vendor. This simplifies the management and backup of bug data.

Custom Reports and Queries: According to the vendor, GNU GNATS enables users to create custom reports and queries to extract specific information from the bug tracking system. Users can define filters, sorting criteria, and output formats to generate tailored reports based on their requirements, facilitating data analysis and decision-making.