Product Information
What is Mantis bug tracker?
Mantis Bug Tracker is a free, open-source, web-based bug tracking system. It is written in the PHP scripting language and works with MySQL, MS SQL, and PostgreSQL databases, as well as web servers. MantisBT can be installed on operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Mac OS, and OS/2. Almost any web browser should be capable of functioning as a client.
Additionally, MantisHub is available as a commercial hosting solution for MantisBT.
Supports any platform that runs PHP (Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris, AS400/i5, etc.)
Available in 68 localized versions.
Customizable issue pages
Multiple projects per instance
Support for projects, subprojects, and categories.
Users can have different access levels per project
Changelog support
Roadmap
"My View" page
Search and filtering
Full-text search
Simple/advanced filters
Shared filters (across users/projects)
Built-in reports (reports/charts)
Custom fields
Email notifications
Users can monitor specific issues
Attachments (can be stored on the web server or in the database—also supports backup to FTP accounts)
Issue change history
RSS feeds (news, issues matching saved filters, issues matching specific projects)
Customizable issue workflows
Sponsorship support—users can offer bounties or sponsorships for specific issues, and developers can track such sponsorships/payments.
Anonymous access
Registration with CAPTCHA and email confirmation.
Self-service password reset support
Export to CSV, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Ability to extend functionality via hook (custom) functions.
Ability to extend functionality via plugins.
Report issues via email (available as a patch for 1.1.x and as an email reporting plugin for 1.2.x)
Report issues via custom forms on the website (Anonymantis).
Source control integration (GIT, SVN, and CVS).
No restrictions on the number of users, issues, or projects.
Wiki integration (optional)
Time tracking
Ability to send messages to other users regarding specific issues.
How to use Mantis bug tracker?
MantisBT is a free, open-source, web-based bug tracking system for easy, fast, and professional collaboration among teams and clients to manage projects and issues effectively.
Core Functions of Mantis bug tracker
Email notification
Fast Movement
Integrated chat
Issue tracking
Reporting
Role-based security access
Usage Scenarios of Mantis bug tracker
- Track and manage defects and issues in software development.
- Facilitate project collaboration among team members and clients.
- Keep teams and clients informed of issue updates via email notifications.
- Set bounties or sponsorships for specific issues.
- Generate built-in reports and charts to analyze issue trends.
- Export issues to CSV, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft Word formats.
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