ScriptRunner for Jira

ScriptRunner for Jira is an automation and customization app designed to streamline workflows and enhance productivity within the Jira platform. According to the vendor, this software solution is suitable for small, medium, and large companies across various industries and professions, including IT and software development teams, project management teams, agile and Scrum teams, service desk and support teams, as well as marketing and sales teams.

Key Features

Scheduled and Reactive Automations: According to the vendor, users can automate workflows and issues in Jira by setting up scheduled tasks and triggering actions in response to specific events.

Process Alignment within Jira Workflows: The vendor claims that this app allows users to align Jira issue progression with their specific processes by implementing bespoke data validations, conditions, and post-functions, which can potentially improve accuracy, reduce frustration, and increase efficiency.

Specific and Shareable Views with Advanced Search: The vendor states that this app enhances Jira search capabilities with Enhanced JQL functions, keywords, and subqueries. Users can save and share custom filters with their team to ensure everyone is aligned on the same information.

Script Console: According to the vendor, users can tackle large tasks like bulk issue updating by executing Groovy scripts directly within Jira. They can also access a range of built-in scripts for common use cases.

Listeners: The vendor claims that this app allows users to trigger actions in response to specific events in Jira, automating actions when issues are created, updated, or transitioned. Users can customize Jira behavior based on events.

Jobs and Escalation: Users can schedule routine tasks to run at any frequency, automating actions such as sending reminders or updating fields to ensure timely execution of important tasks, according to the vendor.

Enhanced Search: According to the vendor, this app provides access to additional JQL functions for more specific searches, including linkedIssuesOf, subtasksOf, issuesInEpics, numberOfComments, and numberOfSubtasks. Users can refine search queries to find the exact information needed.

Scripted Conditions & Validators: The vendor claims that this app allows users to enforce custom criteria for issue transitions and field updates, validating data before allowing changes to be made. This can potentially improve data integrity and enforce business rules.