Scheduled Actions: automating post-functions outside of workflows [new in Jira Cloud]

Schedule actions for one or more JMWE post-functions to run against issues returned by a JQL search.  

Regular workflow post-functions run on transitions, but now you can schedule JMWE post-functions to run against issues returned by a JQL search. For example, you can automatically transition any issue escalated yet not addressed for over 24 hours.

Things to know:

• ​Works based on predefined times, not based on workflow transitions.
• Flexible scheduling allows for any frequency (10-minute minimum).
• Can execute many types of automations, such as workflow transitions, issue status and user changes, all in sequence.

How it works:

​In the Scheduled Actions library, set the schedule according to your requirements:

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Then, select your parameters for issues you'd like to target with this automation.

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Finally, create post-functions, for example, one to send a custom email, and another one to add a comment.

Here is how the Scheduled Action Editor looks:

Take a look at all the new features.