Flux for Azure DevOps

This is a pre-release version for testing and feedback.

A Visual Studio Code extension with support for the Azure DevOps Services REST APIs.

This project is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft.

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Features

• Work Items are listed based on My Queries. Supports flat, direct links and tree type queries.

• Provides shortcut links for viewing queries, work items and pull requests in your default browser to make it easier.

NOTE: More features to be added.

Requirements

Authentication

This extension supports browser-based sign-in (recommended) and Personal Access Tokens (PAT).

Browser-based sign-in

Sign in with your account when prompted. This is the easiest and most secure way to connect.

Personal Access Token (PAT)

If you prefer or need to use a PAT:

1. Ensure the token has Read & Write access for Work Items and Read access for Code/Pull Requests.
2. The token is stored securely in VS Code's secret storage.

Release Notes

Version: 0.0.1

• Features to help see work items in one place.
• Track you time doing your tasks.

Version: 0.0.2

• Fixed missing icon/logo in marketplace.

Version 0.0.3

• Fixed bug commands resulting in error

Version 0.0.4

• Updated lapse time format to hours:minutes:seconds.

Version 0.0.5

• Fixed start and stop timer not updating completed and remaining time if they are originally empty.

Version 0.0.6

• Fixed start and stop timer logic to ensure state updates to 'Active'.

Version 0.0.7

• New: Create Child Task with "Activity" field.
• New: "Copy Work Item ID" context menu.
• Performance: Faster loading of Work Items (Batch Fetching).
• Fix: Timer state persists on refresh and reload.

Version 0.0.8

• New: Added "Area" and "Iteration" searchable fields to Create Child Task panel with validation.
• Fix: Work item time tracking now properly handles decimal hour values.

Version 0.0.9

• New: Timer statusbar is now clickable to stop active work item timer.
• Fix: Improved authentication error handling - no more "Canceled" popups.
• Fix: SetupWizard no longer triggers when session expires if URL already configured.

Version 0.0.10

• New: Automatic refresh of Work Items every 5 minutes to keep data up-to-date.
• New: Automatic refresh of Pull Requests every 10 minutes.
• Enhancement: Introduced JobManager for centralized background job management.

Version 0.0.11

• New: Create Child Task context menu now available for Bug work items in addition to User Stories.

Version 0.1.1

• New: Pull Requests view reorganized with hierarchical structure:
  • "My Active Pull Requests" - shows your created pull requests
  • "Waiting for My Approval" - shows pull requests where you're a reviewer
• New: Pull request tree items now have context menu to open in browser
• New: Rich tooltips on pull requests showing status, merge status, reviewers, and dates
• New: "Select Pipeline" command to filter pipeline runs view
• Enhancement: View runs for a specific pipeline or all pipelines in the Pipelines view

Version 0.1.2

• Fix: Fixed "Invalid URL" error during token refresh when organization is not configured
• Fix: Fixed work item timer stop method reference error
• Fix: Added validation to prevent invalid connection URLs from being set

Version 0.1.3

• Fix: Fixed: Url issue with pull requests redirecting to a json response.

Version 0.1.4

• Fix: Fixed repeated session/token error popups during automatic pull request refresh while idle.
• Fix: Fixed invalid authentication session option combinations during silent token retrieval.

Version 0.1.6

• Changed: Rebranded extension to "Flux for Azure DevOps".
• Changed: Updated marketplace-facing branding and display name.
• Changed: Restored "Azure DevOps" command category and view titles.
• Changed: Updated extension icons to standard VS Code icons for compliance.

Getting Started

After installation, initiate the setup wizard by pressing (Cmd+P on macOS or Ctrl+P on Windows and Linux) and type Flux for Azure DevOps: Setup Wizard. This will guide you through.

Issues

Report any issues here