Get started with ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud
Welcome to ScriptRunner, your complete solution to automate, customise and extend Jira. Discover all the resources you could ever need right here.
The journey to your dream Jira destination starts right here
Whether you are discovering ScriptRunner for the first time, or a seasoned pro, you will find all the resources you need below. Make sure to bookmark this page so you can refer back to it throughout your ScriptRunner journey. And if there's something you need that you can't find? Please raise a support ticket and our team can help you.
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I’m Jill, Product Manager for ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud.
My team is on a mission to build your favourite Jira Cloud app, unlocking new possibilities for you, our customers, and expanding the limits of Jira. Through ongoing development and support we aim to help you get the most out of ScriptRunner, whether you're currently on a free trial or paid license.
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Getting started
ScriptRunner uses the power of Groovy to automate, customise, and extend your Jira instance. With ScriptRunner you can automate bulk actions, create scripted fields, build bespoke workflows, third party integrations, and so much more!
Get ScriptRunner up and running
- Install ScriptRunner
- Familiarise yourself with the menu and navigation
- Install the free Behaviours app
Learn the basics
- Explore the documentation pages
- Complete Beginners training path
- Learn Groovy scripting
Run a script
- Try a Behaviours script from the in-app available examples
- Copy a script from our Script Library into the Script Console
Install Behaviours
Behaviours is the most popular feature of ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud. It is available as a free companion app and you can install it either from the Atlassian Marketplace or directly from the main ScriptRunner app.
Essential features
Get familiar with our most popular features!
Behaviours
Gain control over fields: conditionally change how fields behave when creating a new issue in a project.
Built-in Scripts
An alternative to writing your own code: simply complete some fields and these scripts are ready to go!
Script Listeners
Work with listeners to run an action automatically in response to a specific event in Jira.
Enhanced Search
Extend Jira's search capabilities and conduct more accurate searches easier and faster.
Scripted Fields
Customise how information for an issue is displayed and show additional, usually unavailable, insights.
Workflow Extensions
Automate and extend your workflows: set up rules, add conditions, validators & post functions.
Script Fragments
Customise your Jira UI and display useful content from external systems to empower your users.
Get inspired
Catch up on the latest news from the ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud team
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Keep up to date
Visit the Product Updates Hub to discover what's new and what's next at ScriptRunner.
Training courses
We have a training path for every level of user, to help you become a ScriptRunner pro.
Intermediate
Build on your knowledge to create and edit more complex automations.
Talk to a ScriptRunner expert
Book a 30-minute video call with one of our Customer Success Advocates to accelerate your Jira automation journey
Quarterly Product Update webinar
Join us live every quarter for a highlight reel of what's new and what's next to keep you at the top of your automation game.
Great app with even greater support! Very happy with the assistance I get when writting complex scripts.
Bianca
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Atlassian Community
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