Categories
A category can be used flexibly to classify issues within a project.
Unlike trackers or versions, categories do not have a specific predefined purpose — you can use them in any way that fits your team’s workflow or project structure.
When an issue is assigned a category, it can be used for:
- Filtering or grouping issues on the Issues screen
- Displaying progress by category on the Roadmap screen when viewing the details of a version
Example Use
On the official Redmine website, categories are used to classify issues by the feature or function of Redmine they relate to.
The list of categories used on www.redmine.org
Adding or Deleting Categories
Users with the Manager role can add or delete categories from Project Settings → Issue Categories.
If one or more categories already exist in a project, you can also add a new category directly from the issue edit screen by clicking the ＋ button next to the Category field.
Automatically Assigning Assignees by Category
Each category can be associated with an assignee.
When an assignee is set for a category, creating an issue with that category automatically assigns the issue to the designated assignee.
This is especially useful in projects where the person in charge is fixed for each type of task.
By creating categories with preassigned assignees, users can simply select the appropriate category without needing to remember who is responsible — the issue will be automatically assigned.
Editing an existing issue to change its category will not update the assignee automatically.
