Mantis Bug Tracker

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Mantis is a web-based bugtracking system. It is written in the PHP scripting language and requires a database (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL supported) and a webserver. Mantis can be installed on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, OS/2, and a variety of Unix operating systems. Almost any web browser should be able to function as a client. It is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).

Mantis is free to use and modify. It is free to redistribute as long as the user abides by the distribution terms of the GPL.

The Mantis user interface contains a color coded issue list that provides users with at a glance status of the various issues. There is also an extensive list of sort and filter options to easily locate an issue. The issue detail page provides a one stop location to find out all pertinent information needed to address the issue. From the issue detail page reminders can be sent, history can be seen, notes can be added all involved users, statuses changed and users assigned.