Redmine

Extending Redmine to add custom fields to the "Users" list is a common customization request, especially when organizations want to build organizational charts or track additional information about users. While Redmine provides custom fields for various objects, including issues and projects, customizing the "Users" list typically requires some additional development work.

Here are a few considerations and approaches you can take to achieve this customization:

1. Plugin Development:
Creating a plugin is often the recommended approach for customizing Redmine because it allows you to keep your custom code separate from the core Redmine codebase. This makes it easier to maintain and update Redmine in the future without losing your customizations.

2. Custom Patch:
If you want a quick solution and don't anticipate the need for ongoing maintenance, you can make a direct code modification by creating a custom patch. However, this approach can be less sustainable, as it may require more effort to maintain your changes when you upgrade Redmine to a new version.

3. Redmine Custom Fields:
Redmine does support custom fields for users, but these custom fields are typically associated with individual user profiles and not the "Users" list. If you need custom fields for the "Users" list, you will likely need to customize Redmine.

4. Third-Party Plugins:
Check if there are any existing Redmine plugins that provide the functionality you need. Sometimes, third-party plugins can save you development time and effort.

Thanks Tom for the detailed answer.

I may go down the route of plugin development.