Custom Action Button Extension

A powerful Azure DevOps extension that streamlines the process of merging forked repositories into your main repository's develop branch.

Features

• 🔀 Forked Repository Management: Easily select and manage forked repositories
• 🌿 Branch Selection: Choose specific branches from your forked repositories
• 🚀 Automated Pull Requests: Create pull requests automatically to merge into the develop branch
• 🔐 Secure Configuration: Use environment variables for secure PAT token management
• ⚡ Modern UI: Built with React and TypeScript for a smooth user experience

What This Extension Does

This extension helps development teams manage code contributions from forked repositories by:

1. Discovering Forked Repositories: Automatically finds all forked repositories in your organization
2. Branch Selection: Allows you to select the specific branch you want to merge
3. Automated Merging: Creates pull requests to merge selected branches into the main repository's develop branch
4. Streamlined Workflow: Eliminates manual steps in the merge process

How to Use

Prerequisites

• Azure DevOps Personal Access Token (PAT) with Code and Repositories permissions
• Forked repositories in your organization
• Access to the main repository

Setup

1. Configure Environment Variables (Recommended):

   VITE_AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT=your_pat_token_here
   VITE_AZURE_DEVOPS_ORG=your_organization_name
   VITE_AZURE_DEVOPS_PROJECT=your_project_name
   

2. Or Enter PAT Token Manually: Use the input field in the extension interface

Using the Extension

1. Open the Extension: Navigate to the "Custom Action Button" hub in your Azure DevOps project
2. Configure PAT Token: Enter your Personal Access Token (if not using environment variables)
3. Select Repository: Choose a forked repository from the list
4. Select Branch: Pick the source branch you want to merge
5. Create Pull Request: Click to automatically create a pull request to the develop branch

Benefits

• ⏱️ Time Saving: Reduces manual merge operations
• 🛡️ Consistency: Ensures all merges go through the develop branch
• 📋 Audit Trail: Creates proper pull requests for code review
• 🔄 Workflow Integration: Fits seamlessly into existing Azure DevOps workflows

Technical Details

• Built with: React, TypeScript, Vite
• Azure DevOps Integration: Uses Azure DevOps REST API
• Security: Supports environment variable configuration
• Performance: Optimized for fast loading and responsive UI

Support

For issues or questions, please refer to the project documentation or contact your development team.

Version: 1.0.0
Publisher: CustomButtonExtension
Categories: Azure Repos