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Request Tracker / RTIR (Best Practical)

RT and RTIR 6.0.4 and 5.0.11 Released (2026-11-02) commercial

Request tracker / rtir (best practical) is a open source ticketing system from Best Practical. Self-host RT or let us run it in the cloud. Own your data, every feature on every plan, no lock-in.

Summary

Request Tracker / RTIR (Best Practical) is a commercial incident-tracking system, built on Request Tracker, that gives CERT and CSIRT teams pre-configured queues and workflows for handling security incidents. It runs as a hosted service, with a free trial offered on the vendor's site. It's aimed at incident response and security operations teams rather than general helpdesk users, with separate queues for triage, investigation, and countermeasures, and a constituencies model for teams serving multiple customer groups with segregated data. Tickets carry custom fields, linked incident and investigation records, and SLASLAA formal agreement between a service provider and customer that defines expected uptime, response times, and remedies for failures, giving cyber tools a contractual baseline for availability and support commitments.-relevant dates, with reporting exportable to HTML, text, or spreadsheet formats. Built on a workflow developed with Janet CSIRT and Terena/GÉANT, it dates back to 1996 and remains actively maintained, with its most recent release 33 days ago.

Request tracker / rtir (best practical) is a open source ticketing system from Best Practical. Self-host RT or let us run it in the cloud. Own your data, every feature on every plan, no lock-in.

How Request Tracker / RTIR (Best Practical) helps

Which incident reports are actually the same underlying incident spread across multiple tickets?

correlates key data from incident reports submitted by people and automated tools, surfacing patterns so tickets sharing a common root cause can be linked together

Who reported what, and where does an incident stand right now across every related ticket?

the incident page shows all linked incident reports, investigations, and countermeasures tickets together with the current status of each

Are we going to miss a response deadline on any open incident?

tracks key dates against each ticket and surfaces the most due tickets on a dashboard that can be edited to highlight what matters most

Which team is behind on incident handling, and how does that break down over time?

generates activity reports in HTML, text, or spreadsheet form, sorted and summed by custom fields, dates, and constituency

How do I close out every ticket tied to an incident once the root cause is resolved?

a cascading status change propagates an action like resolve across all tickets linked to the same incident

Can I create the tickets for a batch of reported IPs or email addresses without entering them one by one?

scripted actions bulk-create tickets from a supplied list of addresses, with IP custom fields parsed and populated automatically for network-related reports

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  • Request Tracker / RTIR (Best Practical) covers 1 of the 8 investigation and response capabilities we track.
  • Request Tracker / RTIR (Best Practical) covers 1 of the 11 endpoint investigation and controls capabilities we track.

What Request Tracker / RTIR (Best Practical) offers you

  • Command-line interface8
  • REST API7
  • Plugin API support2
  • Role-based access control2
  • Ticketing integration2
  • Web management console2
  • Administrative audit log1
  • Built-in AI assistant1
  • JSON data export1
  • MCP server1
  • Multi-factor authentication1
  • Plugin system1
  • Scheduled jobs1
Incident case management 4 features Investigation and response since 2009
AI Assistant ticket management shipped An AI Assistant connects to an RT instance via an open-source MCP server and the REST API, letting users search tickets, read their history, update status, owner, and custom fields, and add comments or replies, with all data remaining on the operator's own infrastructure. 8 releases · 1 other source · first seen Dec 2009

Shared capability: Incident case management

Also counts toward: MCP server, REST API, Ticketing integration

release 8 total

  • New MCP server (open source) connects an AI Assistant to RT instance through the REST API. Your AI Assistant Forgets. Request Tracker Doesn’t. (2026-09-30) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • AI Assistant can now search tickets, read their history, update status, owner, custom fields, and add comments or replies. Your AI Assistant Forgets. Request Tracker Doesn’t. (2026-09-30) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Data stays on your own infrastructure when using the new MCP server. Your AI Assistant Forgets. Request Tracker Doesn’t. (2026-09-30) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Releases the RT MCP server as a new open-source integration that exposes Request Tracker ticket data and actions to AI tools supporting the Model Context Protocol. Turn Your Request Tracker Tickets Into Answers with AI (2026-03-31) · Mar 2026 · source · release history
  • Enables natural language interactions for finding tickets, updating status/reassignment/due dates/fields, and adding comments without leaving the AI chat session Your AI Assistant Just Got a Direct Line to Request Tracker (2026-03-12) · Mar 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds RT URL MCP Server on GitHub and npm to bridge AI assistants (e.g., Claude Code) directly to a Request Tracker instance via the Model Context Protocol Your AI Assistant Just Got a Direct Line to Request Tracker (2026-03-12) · Mar 2026 · source · release history

example

  • Configure Claude Code to access your internal RT instance using natural language commands. { "mcpServers": { "rt": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-server-rt" ], "env": { "RT_URL": "https://rt.example.com", "RT_TOKEN": "your-auth-token" } } } } Your AI Assistant Just Got a Direct Line to Request Tracker (2026-03-12) · Mar 2026 · source
Incident management date handling shipped Provides mechanisms to manage Due and Starts dates specifically for Incident Report linking, including manual edits, split-ticket propagation, and time zone awareness. 3 releases · first seen Dec 2014

Shared capability: Incident case management

release

  • Adds Process Articles capability to classify incidents into articles RTIR 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Allows modifying Due and Starts dates when splitting a ticket RTIR 3.2.0 Release Notes · Dec 2014 · source · release history
  • Enables editing an Incident's Due Date manually RTIR 3.2.0 Release Notes · Dec 2014 · source · release history
Bulk ticket merging shipped Provides an API endpoint to combine multiple tickets into a single record. 1 release · first seen Jan 2021

Shared capability: Incident case management

Also counts toward: REST API

release

  • Adds merge endpoint support in REST2 to combine tickets RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
Ticket assignment controls shipped Offers API support for claiming, unclaiming, or forcing ownership of tickets to control assignment state. 1 release · first seen Jan 2021

Shared capability: Incident case management

Also counts toward: REST API

release

  • Adds take, untake, and steal endpoint support in REST2 for ticket assignment state changes RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
Security baseline enforcement 1 feature Endpoint investigation and controls since 2011
Security hardening options shipped Includes configuration to prevent direct JavaScript access to session cookies for improved security. 9 releases · first seen Nov 2011

Shared capability: Security baseline enforcement

release 9 total

  • Adds $WebStrictBrowserCache config option to disable browser caching for sensitive ticket data RT 5.0.6 Release Notes · May 2024 · source · release history
  • Adds $WebStrictBrowserCache config option to RT to prevent browser caching of ticket data RTIR 5.0.6 Release Notes · May 2024 · source · release history
  • Add Shortener page (Admin > Tools > Shortener Viewer) to show content of specified shortener code RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Add URL shortening of search URLs and shortener support to saved searches RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Adds a user shredder tool to remove PII from transaction history and anonymize or remove users. RT 4.4.4 Release Notes · Mar 2019 · source · release history
  • Adds S/MIME integration via core RT's S/MIME engine for incident report encryption/signing RTIR 3.2.0 Release Notes · Dec 2014 · source · release history
Other / not yet classified 74 features Features we have not matched to a capability yet. A suggested match is marked.
Search and data access APIs shipped Provides methods and widgets for searching tickets and retrieving custom field values in various formats. 52 releases · 5 other sources · first seen Dec 2009

release 52 total

  • Make TicketStatus available in transaction search results RT 5.0.10 Release Notes · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Introduces a new calendar view for displaying saved search results RT 6.0.2 and 5.0.9 Now Available (2025-11-04) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
  • Adds filtering by transaction type in the ticket History section to show only specific update categories RT 6.0.2 and 5.0.9 Now Available (2025-11-04) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
  • Enables searching transaction content directly from the History section header without navigating away RT 6.0.2 and 5.0.9 Now Available (2025-11-04) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
  • Paging support for ticket history widget RT 6.0.2 Release Notes · Oct 2025 · source · release history
  • The default value for ShowHistory delay parameter has changed, potentially affecting history loading behavior in templates RT 6.0.2 Release Notes · Oct 2025 · source · release history

example

  • View ticket history updates only from specific transaction types like Comment or TicketCreate In the ticket History section, use the filter dropdown to select the desired transaction types. RT 6.0.2 and 5.0.9 Now Available (2025-11-04) · Nov 2025 · source
  • Find a specific reply text without scrolling through all history items Enter keywords in the search box located in the History section header. RT 6.0.2 and 5.0.9 Now Available (2025-11-04) · Nov 2025 · source
  • Visualize ticket creation or update dates over time for saved searches In Saved Searches, select 'Calendar' as the display format/view. RT 6.0.2 and 5.0.9 Now Available (2025-11-04) · Nov 2025 · source
  • Run the full-text indexer in CI/CD or logs without generating warning noise. rt-fulltext-indexer --quiet RT 4.4.6 Release Notes · Jul 2022 · source
  • Run rt-fulltext-indexer without producing stderr warnings for cleaner logs. rt-fulltext-indexer --quiet RT 5.0.3 Release Notes · Jul 2022 · source
AI-assisted queue creation shipped An interactive assistant lets admins describe a queue's purpose in plain language, guides them through targeted questions, generates a complete queue configuration (lifecycle/workflow, custom fields, groups, rights, and watchers) for review, and then provisions everything atomically upon approval. 21 releases · 1 other source · first seen Dec 2009

Also counts toward: Built-in AI assistant

release 21 total

  • Administrators can describe the purpose, ticket types, and team structure in plain language to automatically configure workflows, custom fields, groups, and rights. No RT Expertise Required: Meet the Queue Creation Assistant (2026-07-02) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Conversational setup flow replaces manual multi-step queue configuration: the assistant asks targeted questions about team, ticket types, and workflow, then presents a complete plan for approval before making any changes. No RT Expertise Required: Meet the Queue Creation Assistant (2026-07-02) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • One-step queue provisioning: after admin approval, the assistant creates the queue and all supporting elements (workflow, custom fields, groups, rights, watchers) atomically in a single action. No RT Expertise Required: Meet the Queue Creation Assistant (2026-07-02) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • RT-Extension-AI now includes a Queue Creation Assistant that uses natural language to generate queue configurations. No RT Expertise Required: Meet the Queue Creation Assistant (2026-07-02) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • New Queue Creation Assistant in RT-Extension-AI lets admins describe a queue's purpose in plain language and generates the full configuration — lifecycle/workflow, custom fields, groups, rights, and watchers — for review before applying. No RT Expertise Required: Meet the Queue Creation Assistant (2026-07-02) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Add statement-log option to render CLI statement logs in rt-crontool RT 4.4.5 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history

example

  • Create a new support queue by describing its purpose via the assistant interface without manually configuring RT settings. In the RT UI, open the Queue Creation Assistant in RT-Extension-AI and describe your team's workflow in plain text. No RT Expertise Required: Meet the Queue Creation Assistant (2026-07-02) · Jul 2026 · source
Ticket lifecycle configuration shipped suggested Allows admins to define and control ticket state transitions and default update types during resolution. 13 releases · first seen Feb 2011

Suggested capability: Incident case management. This is our guess, not confirmed.

release 13 total

  • Adds Lifecycle operations (create/update) via the REST 2 interface for managing status lifecycles programmatically RT 6.0.3 Release Notes · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Enable email squelching for selected roles during ticket creation RT 6.0.1 Release Notes · Aug 2025 · source · release history
  • Extends the Scrip system to support automated actions and notifications for Articles and Assets, including batch scrips. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
  • Scrip conditions/actions/templates now use LookupType for queue association instead of the old Queue column. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
  • Adds JSON API support to update lifecycle maps via the Advanced page RT 5.0.6 Release Notes · May 2024 · source · release history
  • Adds RT::Extension::LifecycleUI, a graphical web UI for building and editing lifecycles (workflow) RT 5.0.0 Release Notes · Jul 2020 · source · release history
Web interface theme and customization shipped Allows admins to customize the visual appearance of the tool, including logos, themes, and mobile UI support. 13 releases · first seen Apr 2011

release 13 total

  • Supports the new elevator-light and elevator-dark themes via Bootstrap conversion RTIR 5.0.0 Release Notes · Jul 2020 · source · release history
  • Adds RTIR-specific rtir CSS class to the body HTML tag for UI styling control RTIR 4.0.0 Release Notes · Jul 2016 · source · release history
  • Adds overdue CSS class to Due columns in the UI for active tickets RT 4.2.7 Release Notes · Sep 2014 · source · release history
  • Add Reset button to revert homepage portlet formatting to system default RT 4.2.4 Release Notes · May 2014 · source · release history
  • Align headers of collections to their content by default (e.g. right-align ticket count headers) RT 4.2.4 Release Notes · May 2014 · source · release history
  • Exposes ShowUnreadMessageNotifications setting in SelfService RT 4.2.1 Release Notes · Nov 2013 · source · release history
Custom field extensions shipped Enables the creation of custom field types, display options, and granular permission controls for managing values. 10 releases · 1 other source · first seen Feb 2011

Also counts toward: Role-based access control

release 10 total

  • Introduces a new Custom Field type named CVE ID designed specifically for tracking Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures identifiers on tickets RTIR 5.0.3 Release Notes · Jul 2022 · source · release history
  • Adds CustomFieldView column type for view-only custom field values in search results RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
  • Automatic hiding of unset custom fields and toggle button, obsoleting RT::Extension::CustomField::HideEmptyValues RT 4.4.1 Release Notes · Jul 2016 · source · release history
  • SetInitialCustomField right to permit setting custom field values only during record creation RT 4.4.1 Release Notes · Jul 2016 · source · release history
  • Allow external custom fields to have a based on category in Web administration RT 4.2.4 Release Notes · May 2014 · source · release history
  • Enables _all_ as a value in bulk update to delete all CF values for a given custom field RT 4.2.1 Release Notes · Nov 2013 · source · release history

example

  • Configure custom field display width via UI settings. In Admin > Layouts, set the Custom Field Area Width dropdown to your preferred value (e.g., 'extra wide'). New in RT 6.0.3: Search phrases, Denser CF display, History toggle background (2026-06-02) · Jun 2026 · source
Plugin management infrastructure shipped Provides configuration and installation mechanisms for extending the tool's functionality, including plugin directories and configuration variables. 11 releases · first seen Dec 2009

Also counts toward: Plugin API support, Plugin system

release 11 total

  • Adds NoReset config meta option to prevent reset during extension config updates RT 5.0.9 Release Notes · Oct 2025 · source · release history
  • Supports queue-level custom field groupings in the UI to organize incident data by specific queues rather than globally. RTIR 5.0.8 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
  • Allows splitting RT_SiteConfig.pm into logical chunks under the RT_SiteConfig.d/ directory. RT 4.4.0 Release Notes · Feb 2016 · source · release history
  • Automatically copies IR IP Custom Fields when linking an Incident Report to an Incident after creation RTIR 3.2.0 Release Notes · Dec 2014 · source · release history
  • Provides framework to add new Scrips for copying Custom Fields during IR-Incident linking RTIR 3.2.0 Release Notes · Dec 2014 · source · release history
  • Adds --upgrade-from and --upgrade-to options to rt-setup-database to allow fully-automated database upgrades RT 4.0.19 Release Notes · Jan 2014 · source · release history
Data export and attachment handling shipped Enhances the ability to retrieve data by allowing downloads of attachments with leading dots in filenames and enabling arbitrary Content-Disposition headers during REST uploads. 10 releases · first seen May 2014

Also counts toward: REST API

release 10 total

  • Allows attachments to be added when a ticket is created via REST2 (attachment content returned base64 encoded) RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
  • Adds ability to fetch attachment details with specific selected fields in REST2 (GET attachment endpoint) RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
  • Adds ability to download user data to format-neutral TSV files via GDPR tools. RT 4.4.4 Release Notes · Mar 2019 · source · release history
  • Allows self-service users to optionally view and edit their personal data. RT 4.4.4 Release Notes · Mar 2019 · source · release history
  • Add button to save whois and traceroute results to ticket (I#31257) RTIR 4.0.1 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
  • Adds TreatAttachedEmailAsFiles configuration option to treat attached emails as file attachments rather than parsing them as ticket messages. RT 4.4.3 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
Ticket creation customization shipped Allows admins to customize aspects of the ticket creation process, such as dashboard content, page titles, and default mail addresses. 9 releases · first seen Dec 2009

release 9 total

  • Custom roles in CreateTickets templates RT 6.0.2 Release Notes · Oct 2025 · source · release history
  • Add BeforeShowWidgets/AfterShowWidgets callbacks for ticket creation page customization RT 6.0.1 Release Notes · Aug 2025 · source · release history
  • Provide a better error if your CreateTickets template is malformed RT 4.0.7 Release Notes · Aug 2012 · source · release history
  • Adds mobile UI RT 4.0.0 Release Notes · Apr 2011 · source · release history
  • Adds new logo and theme editor RT 4.0.0 Release Notes · Apr 2011 · source · release history
  • Adds AdminCustomFieldValues right to grant users the ability to add or remove Custom Field values without editing the CF itself RT 3.8.9 Release Notes · Feb 2011 · source · release history
Ticket transaction display enhancements shipped Improves the viewing of ticket history through quote-folding and options to expand all quoted text. 7 releases · 1 other source · first seen Apr 2011

release 7 total

  • RT 6.0.4 now shows redesigned attachments and links components on tickets. RT and RTIR 6.0.4 and 5.0.11 Released (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
  • Toggle background contrast button on each ticket history transaction entry New in RT 6.0.3: Search phrases, Denser CF display, History toggle background (2026-06-02) · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Show the Ticket's Subject when modifying the ticket in the General user UI RT 4.2.15 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
  • History improvements: rich text/HTML preferred, inlined images, clickable users/tickets/articles RT 4.2.0 Release Notes · Oct 2013 · source · release history
  • Expands quote recognition in RT to trigger on > while ignoring characters like !, |, #, % to reduce false positives RT 4.0.14 Release Notes · Jul 2013 · source · release history
  • Adds a new toggle to expand all quote folding in a ticket's transaction history RT 4.0.3 Release Notes · Nov 2011 · source · release history

example

  • Toggle background color for a specific history message. Click the toggle icon/button next to any transaction in the ticket history to flip its background between light and dark. New in RT 6.0.3: Search phrases, Denser CF display, History toggle background (2026-06-02) · Jun 2026 · source
Custom role and privilege management shipped Allows the creation of custom roles with specific, assignable privileges and search capabilities. 6 releases · first seen Feb 2016

Also counts toward: Role-based access control

release

  • Adds Rights management endpoints to the REST 2 API for working with RT object permissions RT 6.0.3 Release Notes · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Add /Admin/Global/RightsHistory.html page and menu for global rights changes history RT 5.0.8 Release Notes · Apr 2025 · source · release history
  • Adds --all flag to rt-clean-sessions command to clean all sessions RT 4.4.8 Release Notes · Apr 2025 · source · release history
  • Adds the SeeCustomField right to the DutyTeam template class RTIR 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Allows linking between groups as a new relationship capability RT 5.0.0 Release Notes · Jul 2020 · source · release history
  • Adds custom roles (single or multi-member) with assignable privileges, search capability, and scrip notification support. RT 4.4.0 Release Notes · Feb 2016 · source · release history
Ticket content encryption and signing shipped Allows administrators to configure encryption and digital signing for ticket correspondence during forwarding. 6 releases · first seen Jul 2017

release

  • Makes SMIME encryption cipher configurable via SMimeEncryptionCipher config key with default aes-128-cbc RT 4.4.8 Release Notes · Apr 2025 · source · release history
  • Add message and link to the new GnuPG key trust admin page RT 5.0.3 Release Notes · Jul 2022 · source · release history
  • Supports SMIME certificate revocation checks using OCSP or CRL via new GnuPG integration RT 5.0.2 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
  • Add OtherCertificatesToSend config option for S/MIME RT 4.4.5 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
  • Allow separate certificates for SMIME encryption and signing RT 4.4.5 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
  • Adds encrypt/sign controls to the ticket forward page RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history
Default Queue Configuration shipped Allows administrators to define a default queue for specific contexts, such as create pages or group-specific self-service listings. 4 releases · first seen Jul 2020

release

  • Adds support to set default value(s) at CustomField creation in the Web UI RT 5.0.9 Release Notes · Oct 2025 · source · release history
  • Set default values for CustomFields on creation RT 6.0.2 Release Notes · Oct 2025 · source · release history
  • Saved searches, dashboards, and subscriptions are moved to separated database tables. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
  • Adds RTIR_DefaultQueue configuration option to set a default queue on RTIR create pages RTIR 5.0.0 Release Notes · Jul 2020 · source · release history
Dashboard email configuration shipped Enhances dashboard email delivery with options for single recipients, inline CSS, specific dashboard targeting, and test sends. 4 releases · first seen May 2023

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Add --recipient to send dashboard emails to a single recipient only via rt-email-dashboards RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Add option to inline CSS for dashboard email using $EmailDashboardInlineCSS config key RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Support sending test dashboard emails on dashboard subscription page RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Add --dashboards argument to specify dashboard IDs to send via rt-email-dashboards RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
Service Level Agreement (SLA) tracking shipped Supports business hours and holiday definitions to track service level compliance. 4 releases · first seen Feb 2016

Also counts toward: REST API

release

  • Supports BusinessHours times within CustomDateRanges definitions RT 5.0.0 Release Notes · Jul 2020 · source · release history
  • Adds support for SLA fields on the REST 1.0 API endpoint. RT 4.4.3 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
  • Adds SLA field to bulk update interface when any queues have SLA enabled RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history
  • Brings SLA tracking into core RT, supporting business hours and holidays in service level definitions. RT 4.4.0 Release Notes · Feb 2016 · source · release history
Ticket update automation preferences shipped Provides configuration options to control automatic ticket opening behavior and customize queue defaults. 4 releases · first seen Feb 2011

release

  • Adds queue-level default value support for ticket fields, including custom fields. RT 4.4.0 Release Notes · Feb 2016 · source · release history
  • Adds SetOutgoingMailFrom configuration key to set a global email address for outgoing mail RT 4.0.14 Release Notes · Jul 2013 · source · release history
  • Adds OverrideOutgoingMailFrom queue configuration that falls back to the global CorrespondAddress if the queue does not declare one RT 4.0.14 Release Notes · Jul 2013 · source · release history
  • Adds SuppressAutoOpenOnUpdate preference to control automatic ticket opening behavior on updates RT 3.8.9 Release Notes · Feb 2011 · source · release history
SelfService dashboard portlets shipped Provides customizable widgets for displaying ticket lists and recent activity on the self-service home page. 3 releases · first seen Jan 2021

release

  • Enables pagination and column sorting on Saved Searches displayed in dashboard portlets RT 6.0.3 Release Notes · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds the SortOrder associated with an article to the UI for editing and displaying in SelfService article portlets RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
  • Adds Top and Newest Articles portlets for SelfService dashboards RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
Asset management tracking shipped Provides a dedicated extension for tracking physical and digital resources linked to the cyber tooling. 3 releases · first seen Feb 2016

release

  • Add Shredder Plugin for Transactions and Shredder Plugin for Assets with search links RT 5.0.8 Release Notes · Apr 2025 · source · release history
  • Adds $AssetMultipleOwner configuration to allow assets to have multiple owners RT 5.0.2 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
  • Adds the Assets extension for tracking physical and digital resources. RT 4.4.0 Release Notes · Feb 2016 · source · release history
Scrip logging and administration shipped Provides administrative tools to manage Scrips, preview search results, and log actions or errors for specific users. 3 releases · first seen Oct 2023

Also counts toward: Administrative audit log

release

  • Adds the LogScripsForUser configuration option to log actions for specific users RT 5.0.5 Release Notes · Oct 2023 · source · release history
  • New Preview search results admin page to test search module outputs before saving RT 4.4.7 Release Notes · Oct 2023 · source · release history
  • Adds a new Scrip Admin menu with a Logging tab to view all scrip stages and errors for UserDefined code RT 5.0.5 Release Notes · Oct 2023 · source · release history
Custom field input guidance shipped Enables customizable tooltips for custom field values to guide user input. 3 releases · first seen Feb 2016

release

  • Add UI for custom field validation hints via the ValidationHint column and %ScrubCustomFieldOnSave config RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Adds $CustomFieldValuesCanonicalizers config option to automatically transform custom field values (e.g., uppercasing) upon entry RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history
  • Adds customizable entry hint tooltips for custom field values to guide user input. RT 4.4.0 Release Notes · Feb 2016 · source · release history
Safe batch processing via CLI shipped Adds dry-run simulation and parallel execution options to the cron tool for safer and faster bulk ticket operations. 3 releases · first seen Sep 2021

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Adds --dry-run and parallel options to rt-crontool for safe, concurrent ticket processing RT 5.0.2 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
  • Add parallel support for crontool with Parallel::ForkManager RT 4.4.5 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
  • Add --dry-run option to rt-crontool for safe scheduling tests RT 4.4.5 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
Automated ticket status updates shipped suggested Adds automation capabilities to automatically update a ticket's status when comments or correspondence are added, including through CLI commands. 3 releases · first seen Jul 2014

Suggested capability: Incident case management. This is our guess, not confirmed.

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • RT::Action::AddPriority action class for rt-crontool to increment ticket priority by $Argument RT 4.4.1 Release Notes · Jul 2016 · source · release history
  • Ships default scrips to carry over time worked to parent tickets and track time per user (enabled for new deploys). RT 4.4.0 Release Notes · Feb 2016 · source · release history
  • Provide a new "Notify Owner or AdminCCs" action RT 4.2.6 Release Notes · Jul 2014 · source · release history
Authentication and credential support shipped Expands authentication capabilities to allow non-ASCII characters in user passwords and web UI login credentials, while enabling browser-based password persistence via configuration. 3 releases · first seen May 2014

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Adds --GSSAPI flag to bin/rt command-line tool for Kerberos authentication (#25074) RT 4.2.11 Release Notes · May 2015 · source · release history
  • Allow non-ASCII characters in passwords RT 4.0.20 Release Notes · May 2014 · source · release history
  • Allow non-ASCII characters in user passwords via the general web UI RT 4.2.4 Release Notes · May 2014 · source · release history
Page layout customization shipped Allows administrators to customize the structure and content of key pages like Ticket Display and Dashboards via a new admin interface. 2 releases · first seen May 2025

release

  • CFLayoutWidth config key sets the width of the custom field area (extra narrow to extra wide) New in RT 6.0.3: Search phrases, Denser CF display, History toggle background (2026-06-02) · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Integrates PageLayouts and %PageLayoutMapping configs to allow administrators to customize the structure and content of key pages including Ticket Display, Asset Display, and Dashboards via a new admin UI. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
Administrative user search shipped Extends admin search capabilities to locate disabled user accounts. 2 releases · first seen Sep 2021

release

  • Show disabled owners in search results and add disabled indicator RT 5.0.10 Release Notes · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Add ability to search for disabled users on admin pages RT 4.4.5 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
Incident investigation data lookup shipped Adds integration with external IP geolocation services to support incident investigation workflows. 2 releases · first seen Aug 2025

release

  • Process ticket date fields consistently on transaction searches RT 5.0.10 Release Notes · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds IPinfo.io as a lookup tool for incident investigations RTIR 6.0.1 Release Notes · Aug 2025 · source · release history
Squelize configuration import/export shipped Supports importing and exporting system configuration settings via JSON serialization for easier management. 2 releases · first seen Aug 2025

Also counts toward: Command-line interface, JSON data export

release

  • Introduces the rt-config command line tool as a first release of a new subsystem for configuration management RT 6.0.3 Release Notes · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Add support for @Configuration import/export in JSON serializer RT 6.0.1 Release Notes · Aug 2025 · source · release history
Inline ticket history filtering shipped suggested Enables filtering the displayed ticket history by specific transaction types or searching within that content directly from the interface. 1 release · 1 other source · first seen Nov 2025

Suggested capability: Incident case management. This is our guess, not confirmed.

release

  • Enables searching transaction content directly from the History section header without navigating away RT 6.0.2 and 5.0.9 Now Available (2025-11-04) · Nov 2025 · source · release history

example

  • View ticket history updates only from specific transaction types like Comment or TicketCreate In the ticket History section, use the filter dropdown to select the desired transaction types. RT 6.0.2 and 5.0.9 Now Available (2025-11-04) · Nov 2025 · source
Inline ticket editing shipped Enables direct modification of ticket details within the interface without navigating away from the view. 2 releases · first seen Jan 2021

release

  • Adds HTMX integration for dynamic page updates, lazy loading, and inline editing across tickets, assets, and dashboards. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
  • Adds inline edit functionality to custom RTIR ticket pages RTIR 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
Autocomplete visibility controls shipped Configures which user privileges are required to access autocomplete features for groups. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2023

release

  • $AllowGroupAutocompleteForUnprivileged config option to control group autocomplete visibility RT 4.4.7 Release Notes · Oct 2023 · source · release history
  • Adds $AllowGroupAutocompleteForUnprivileged configuration option to control group autocomplete access RT 5.0.5 Release Notes · Oct 2023 · source · release history
Asset catalog defaults shipped Enables setting default values for asset properties at the catalog level through the administrative interface. 2 releases · first seen Jul 2017

release

  • Allow default custom field values for group, user, and article objects RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Adds ability to set default asset values at the catalog level via Admin UI RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history
Asset role management shipped Enables the assignment of custom roles to assets and includes them in asset search capabilities. 2 releases · first seen May 2023

release

URL shortening management shipped Provides administrative capabilities to generate, view, and clean up URL shorteners for searches and other content. 2 releases · first seen May 2023

Also counts toward: Web management console

release

  • Add Shortener page (Admin > Tools > Shortener Viewer) to show content of specified shortener code RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Add URL shortening of search URLs and shortener support to saved searches RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
Article visibility controls shipped Allows administrators to control whether article search functionality is visible on self-service pages. 2 releases · first seen Jan 2021

release

  • Add configurable search for Include Article RT 5.0.3 Release Notes · Jul 2022 · source · release history
  • Adds SelfServiceShowArticleSearch configuration option to control article search visibility RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
Custom dashboard configuration shipped Allows administrators to designate a custom page as the primary home view for self-service users. 2 releases · first seen Jan 2021

release

  • Adds support to configure the RTIR homepage globally via the new RTIR at a glance configuration page, replacing the previous default layout RTIR 5.0.3 Release Notes · Jul 2022 · source · release history
  • Adds ability to serve a custom dashboard as the SelfService home page RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
Custom field value normalization shipped Automatically transforms custom field input values using canonicalizers upon entry to maintain data consistency. 2 releases · first seen Jul 2017

release

  • Sync the Disabled field for groups during LDAP import. RT 4.4.6 Release Notes · Jul 2022 · source · release history
  • Adds $CustomFieldValuesCanonicalizers config option to automatically transform custom field values (e.g., uppercasing) upon entry RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history
Role group syntax support shipped Allows specifying groups by name or ID in role input fields for more flexible permission configuration. 2 releases · first seen Sep 2021

release

  • Adds support for group:NAME and group:ID syntax in non-single role input fields RT 5.0.2 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
  • Support group:NAME and group:ID in non-single role input fields RT 4.4.5 Release Notes · Sep 2021 · source · release history
Ticket link processing via REST shipped suggested Enables the bulk processing and updating of multiple ticket links through the REST 1.0 API interface. 2 releases · first seen Jun 2018

Suggested capability: Incident case management. This is our guess, not confirmed.

Also counts toward: REST API

release

  • Adds ability to pass an array of link params on record create via REST2 to link multiple tickets simultaneously RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
  • Adds support for processing multiple links via the REST 1.0 interface. RT 4.4.3 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
Search page bypass configuration shipped Allows administrators to configure the system to use the default search interface instead of redirecting to specialized search pages like RTIR. 2 releases · first seen Jun 2018

release

  • Adds group-scoped options for default ticket listings on Self Service pages via configuration RT 5.0.0 Release Notes · Jul 2020 · source · release history
  • Provide a new option to use RT's search page directly rather than always redirecting to the RTIR search page RTIR 4.0.1 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
Automated correspondence filtering shipped Provides configuration options to filter ticket history views and prevent unwanted automatic replies such as out-of-office messages. 2 releases · first seen Jul 2017

release

  • Adds SelfServiceCorrespondenceOnly config option to filter history in self-service views RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history
  • Adds $OverrideMailPrecedence config option to help avoid out-of-office autoreplies RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history
Ticket timer shipped Offers a popout interface to track time spent against specific tickets. 2 releases · first seen Feb 2016

release

  • Adds Timer column to search results for launching ticket timer RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history
  • Adds a popout ticket timer that tracks time against specific tickets. RT 4.4.0 Release Notes · Feb 2016 · source · release history
Ticket search extension shipped Expands the query builder to allow filtering tickets by requestor location attributes (city, state, zip, country) and by Lifecycle or SubjectTag. 2 releases · first seen Jul 2014

release

  • Allow searching on requestor city, state, zip, and country in query builder RT 4.2.6 Release Notes · Jul 2014 · source · release history
  • Enable searching by Lifecycle and SubjectTag in the queue admin interface RT 4.2.6 Release Notes · Jul 2014 · source · release history
Lifecycle graph visualization shipped Displays the lifecycle graph directly on ticket and asset views. 1 release · first seen Nov 2026

release

  • RT 6.0.4 now displays the lifecycle graph directly on tickets and assets. RT and RTIR 6.0.4 and 5.0.11 Released (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
Multi-factor authentication shipped Adds native multi-factor authentication support to the login process. 1 release · first seen Nov 2026

Also counts toward: Multi-factor authentication

release

  • RT now adds native multi-factor authentication support on login (also backported to RT 5.0.11).⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ RT and RTIR 6.0.4 and 5.0.11 Released (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
Exact phrase search shipped Enables searching for exact phrases within ticket content to find relevant records. 1 other source · first seen Jun 2026

example

  • Search for exact phrase in RT to find relevant tickets. Click the search bar, type "error in login", and press Enter. The system now matches the whole phrase. New in RT 6.0.3: Search phrases, Denser CF display, History toggle background (2026-06-02) · Jun 2026 · source
Calendar view for saved searches shipped Adds a calendar-based visualization mode for displaying the results of saved ticket searches. 1 release · first seen Nov 2025

release

  • Introduces a new calendar view for displaying saved search results RT 6.0.2 and 5.0.9 Now Available (2025-11-04) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
Custom SavedSearch extension points shipped Provides a clean interface for extensions to add custom options to the SavedSearch functionality. 1 release · first seen Aug 2025

Also counts toward: Plugin API support

release

  • Allow extensions to add custom SavedSearch options via a clean interface RT 6.0.1 Release Notes · Aug 2025 · source · release history
Email squelching controls shipped Enables the configuration of email squelching (preventing duplicate notifications) for specific roles during ticket creation. 1 release · first seen Aug 2025

release

  • Enable email squelching for selected roles during ticket creation RT 6.0.1 Release Notes · Aug 2025 · source · release history
HTMX-powered history loading shipped Migrates ticket history loading to an HTMX-based system with boosted link support for improved performance. 1 release · first seen Aug 2025

release

  • Migrate history loading to an HTMX-powered system with boosted link support RT 6.0.1 Release Notes · Aug 2025 · source · release history
RTIR configuration visibility shipped Adds RTIR-specific configuration options to the main RT system configuration edit page for consolidated management. 1 release · first seen Aug 2025

release

  • Adds RTIR configs to the RT system config edit page RTIR 6.0.1 Release Notes · Aug 2025 · source · release history
Article integration in core RT shipped Integrates ArticleTemplates into the core system, enabling ticket variables within articles inserted into replies and comments. 1 release · first seen May 2025

release

  • Integrates ArticleTemplates into core RT, enabling ticket variables in articles inserted in replies and comments. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
Core time tracking integration shipped Integrates core time tracking functionality with dedicated pages for managing weekly time entries without requiring extensions. 1 release · first seen May 2025

release

  • Adds core time tracking functionality with TimeWorker, TimeWorkedDate, and MyWeek page for managing weekly time entries without extensions. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
Queue-level custom field organization shipped Allows organizing custom field groupings specifically for queues rather than globally, supporting incident data structuring. 1 release · first seen May 2025

release

  • Integrates ArticleTemplates into core RT, enabling ticket variables in articles inserted in replies and comments. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
Rich text editor upgrade shipped Upgrades the ticket content editor to CKEditor 5 with language support and embedded media rendering capabilities. 1 release · first seen May 2025

release

  • Upgrades rich text editing to CKEditor 5 (v40.2.0) with language support and embedded media rendering. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
Scrip automation extensions shipped Extends the scrip system to support automated actions and notifications for Articles and Assets, including batch processing capabilities. 1 release · first seen May 2025

release

  • Extends the Scrip system to support automated actions and notifications for Articles and Assets, including batch scrips. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
Scrip lookup type migration shipped Migrates scrip conditions, actions, and templates to use LookupType for queue association instead of the legacy Queue column. 1 release · first seen May 2025

release

  • Scrip conditions/actions/templates now use LookupType for queue association instead of the old Queue column. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
Ticket description separation shipped suggested Introduces a dedicated core field for the initial ticket description, separating it from subsequent history updates. 1 release · first seen May 2025

Suggested capability: Incident case management. This is our guess, not confirmed.

release

  • Introduces a dedicated core Description field for tickets, separated from subsequent updates. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
User avatar support shipped Adds support for user avatars, including initials-based generation or uploaded images, on the web interface. 1 release · first seen May 2025

release

  • Adds user avatars that can be initials-based or user-uploaded images, supporting unprivileged users. RT 6.0.0 Release Notes · May 2025 · source · release history
Asset catalog dashboard widgets shipped Adds dedicated portlets to the main dashboard for displaying asset catalog information and visibility. 1 release · first seen Apr 2025

release

  • Add Catalog List portlets to the dashboard for new asset visibility RT 5.0.8 Release Notes · Apr 2025 · source · release history
Global rights history tracking shipped Provides a dedicated page and menu to view the change history of global rights configurations. 1 release · first seen Apr 2025

release

  • Add /Admin/Global/RightsHistory.html page and menu for global rights changes history RT 5.0.8 Release Notes · Apr 2025 · source · release history
Scheduled process scheduling shipped Provides a web UI feature to schedule core RT cron tool processes directly from the administrative interface. 1 release · first seen Apr 2025

Also counts toward: Scheduled jobs, Web management console

release

  • Add Scheduled Processes feature to schedule rt-crontool from the web UI RT 5.0.8 Release Notes · Apr 2025 · source · release history
Session management commands shipped Provides command-line utilities for managing and cleaning user authentication sessions. 1 release · first seen Apr 2025

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Adds --all flag to rt-clean-sessions command to clean all sessions RT 4.4.8 Release Notes · Apr 2025 · source · release history
Authentication token expiration shipped Allows administrators to set and manage expiration policies for authentication tokens via the admin interface. 1 release · first seen Oct 2023

release

  • Adds an expiration option for authentication tokens via the admin interface RT 5.0.5 Release Notes · Oct 2023 · source · release history
Database query timeout configuration shipped Allows administrators to set the maximum duration for single SQL queries via configuration. 1 release · first seen May 2023

release

  • Add $DatabaseQueryTimeout setting to set the maximum seconds a single SQL query should be allowed to run RT 5.0.4 Release Notes · May 2023 · source · release history
Vulnerability information display shipped Displays CVE vulnerability details from NVD directly on ticket views when a CVE ID is present. 1 release · first seen Jul 2022

Also counts toward: Ticketing integration

release

  • Adds a CVE widget that queries nvd.nist.gov to display vulnerability information directly on ticket views when a CVE ID is present RTIR 5.0.3 Release Notes · Jul 2022 · source · release history
Advanced ticket linking shipped suggested Enables updating and processing relationships between tickets via API endpoints. 1 release · first seen Jan 2021

Suggested capability: Incident case management. This is our guess, not confirmed.

Also counts toward: REST API

release

  • Adds support for updating record links via the REST2 API RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
Lifecycle page access control shipped Provides configuration to hide lifecycle administration pages from the user interface. 1 release · first seen Jan 2021

release

  • Adds ShowEditLifecycleConfig configuration option to disable lifecycle admin pages via config RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
Query builder field extensions shipped suggested Expands the ticket query interface to include owner name and other specific attributes for filtering. 1 release · first seen Jan 2021

Suggested capability: Incident case management. This is our guess, not confirmed.

release

  • Adds OwnerNameEdit column as an option in the query builder format dropdown RT 5.0.1 Release Notes · Jan 2021 · source · release history
Asset data externalization via CLI shipped Offers command-line options to export, process in batches, and safely handle asset attachment data. 1 release · first seen Jun 2018

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Adds age, batchsize, and dry-run options to the rt-externalize-attachments command. RT 4.4.3 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
CLI user credential management shipped Provides a command-line interface for resetting user passwords without requiring web access. 1 release · first seen Jun 2018

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Adds the rt-passwd command for resetting user passwords via the CLI. RT 4.4.3 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
Dropdown menu performance tuning shipped Controls the threshold for switching owner dropdown menus to autocomplete textboxes based on member count. 1 release · first seen Jun 2018

release

  • Adds DropdownMenuLimit configuration option to control when the owner dropdown switches to an autocomplete textbox. RT 4.4.3 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
Email attachment handling mode shipped Configures the system to treat attached email files as binary attachments rather than parsing their contents as new ticket messages. 1 release · first seen Jun 2018

release

  • Adds TreatAttachedEmailAsFiles configuration option to treat attached emails as file attachments rather than parsing them as ticket messages. RT 4.4.3 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
Ticket subject display during modification shipped suggested Displays the ticket's subject line within the user interface while editing or modifying ticket details. 1 release · first seen Jun 2018

Suggested capability: Incident case management. This is our guess, not confirmed.

release

  • Show the Ticket's Subject when modifying the ticket in the General user UI RT 4.2.15 Release Notes · Jun 2018 · source · release history
System configuration visibility shipped Displays extension names and versions on the System Configuration page for auditing installed cyber tooling. 1 release · first seen Jul 2017

release

  • Adds RT extension names and versions to System Configuration page RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history
Timezone awareness shipped suggested Supports user-specific timezone configuration and handling for incident dates to ensure accurate time tracking. 1 release · first seen Jul 2017

Suggested capability: Incident case management. This is our guess, not confirmed.

release

  • Adds timezone field on user create/modify form RT 4.4.2 Release Notes · Jul 2017 · source · release history

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