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Overview

Currently, you cannot add a calculated custom field in Jira Cloud. However, using the IssueUpdated event, the sum of multiple fields can be calculated when an issue is updated.

Example

My project has three custom fields: Cost, Shipping Cost, and Total Cost. These fields are available for all issue types. When an issue or sub-task is created, I can define the values of the Cost and Shipping Cost fields, however, the Total Cost field is not automatically calculated as calculated custom fields are not available in Jira Cloud. Using this script I can trigger a calculation when the issue is updated, allowing me to sum the ...

Overview

This script makes an external system call and creates a new issue in a selected project, based on information returned.

Example

I am in charge of the company on-boarding Jira project. Every time a new employee is added to our external HR system, I would like Jira issues to be created based on their department. I can use this script to connect to that systems REST API, retrieve the required data, and create issues automatically, saving me the time and effort of manually creating issues.

Good to Know

• External task type can be defined as a new type to identify what issues has been created by ...

Overview

Sum up the total of custom field values of all related epic issues, including sub-tasks.

Example

There is a project that has a custom field named as "Cost". This custom field is available for all issue types. When an issue or sub-task is created or updated, you can define value of "Cost" field. If the issue or sub-task is related with an epic, "Cost" field of the epic is automatically calculated and the result is the sum of all related issues and sub-tasks "Cost" fields.

Good to Know

• This script can bet set as a listener for Issue Created and Issue Updated. So once an issue ...

Overview

This script automatically creates sub-tasks when a new issue is created.

Example

I require a set of sub-tasks to be added to each new issue I create. Usually, I have to create these sub-tasks manually, which is time consuming. Using this script I can automate the process, creating sub-tasks for each new issue without the need for manual configuration.

Good to Know

• This script can bet set as a listener for Issue Created event.
• This script is not executed when sub-tasks are created.
• Sub-tasks are added to a particular issue with the same type as parent issue.

Overview

This script highlights the last comment posted on an issue in a script field.

Example

As a developer working on a new project with a large number of issues, I must ensure I'm working with the most up-to-date information. Therefore, it's useful to have the latest comment highlighted, so I don't have to spend time navigating the comment history and potentially work from out of date information. Using this script, I can display the most recent comment in a script field where it is easily visible.

Good to Know

• (Server) Use 'Text Field (Multi-line)' as the template for the custom script field and 'Free Text Searcher' ...