Must-have tools for your ScriptRunner migration
The ScriptRunner Migration Suite helps simplify and speed up every step of your Jira migration journey.
ScriptRunner Cloud Migration Hub
All the resources you need to migrate your ScriptRunner apps to Cloud.
We know that migrating an app like ScriptRunner can be daunting, so whether you're a consultant, a solution provider, or a Jira admin, we've pulled together all our best resources to lighten the load.
Need to understand the differences between ScriptRunner for Jira Data Center and ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud? We've got you.
Want more insight into the complexity of a migration project? Or how about some Cloud product training? We'll cover all that too.
In this hub, we've assembled FAQs, case studies, videos, the works. And if you have a question we haven't answered, let us know and we'll try our best. We're here to help.
Step one: Planning a migration
Migration is a significant step in any business's digital journey, and with many established workflows and essential apps on your Data Center instance, you want to know that a new Cloud environment can still offer those automations and customisations that make your work life easier.
What are the benefits of ScriptRunner for Atlassian Cloud products?
Here's why ScriptRunner on Cloud is a smart move:
- Go beyond the native automation capabilities of Jira and Confluence Cloud. ScriptRunner has always been about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in your tools, giving you more flexibility and more control. On Cloud, our mission remains the same—when you reach the limits of out-of-the-box features, ScriptRunner unlocks more.
- Harness the power of HAPI on Cloud. HAPI, your speedy coding companion, is available in both ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud and ScriptRunner for Confluence Cloud. Improvements and updates to HAPI are accelerated in our Cloud products, so you'll get access to every helpful new feature as it arrives.
- Keep your tasks on track with Enhanced Search for Jira. Map your most complex projects, find exactly what you need when you need it, and get deeper insights for reporting that just aren't possible with native JQL alone.
- Get more of the latest innovations from ScriptRunner Leap. If you're always the first to try something shiny and new, you'll love ScriptRunner Leap. Exclusively on Cloud, you can opt in to test the latest tools and features before anyone else—and the best ones, based on your feedback, often stay for good!
- Have your say. ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud and ScriptRunner for Confluence Cloud both make use of open feature request boards, where you can suggest new features and vote on others' suggestions to inform future product development.
Still have questions? Check out the resources below for more in-depth information about migrating with ScriptRunner and what you can expect on Cloud.
Resources we recommend
Platform differences
Start here to understand the fundamental differences between the Data Center and Cloud versions of ScriptRunner for Jira and ScriptRunner for Confluence.
ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud features
Compare functionality on Data Center versus Cloud in ScriptRunner for Jira.
ScriptRunner for Confluence Cloud features
Compare functionality on Data Center versus Cloud in ScriptRunner for Confluence.
Trust and security
Learn more about the rigorous standards for security across ScriptRunner Cloud products.
Migration cheat sheet
Get an overview of how certain ScriptRunner for Jira features may translate from Data Center to Cloud as part of your migration planning.
Jira Automation vs ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud
Jira Automation is great for simple workflows, but when drag‑and‑drop rules are too restrictive, or you hit the native automation limit for your instance, ScriptRunner is the solution.
ScriptRunner delivers enterprise‑grade automation: dynamic field behaviour, pre‑transition validation, enhanced search and JQL functions, bulk operations, and resilient REST integrations. Explore more to find out how ScriptRunner gives you automation power beyond what Jira Cloud has to offer.
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Need some help?
Our Customer Success team is here to answer questions, walk you through Cloud product features, support with tricky use cases, or direct you to further resources and help if needed.
Step two: Migrating
Know before you go
Here are some things you should know before embarking on your migration journey.
ScriptRunner is cloud-ready.
There are ScriptRunner apps available for both Jira and Confluence Cloud.
Your on-prem scripts will need updating.
Data Center and Server scripts don't automatically work on Cloud, so will need to be re-written for the Cloud REST API.
It's a good time to take stock.
First, we recommend doing a thorough analysis and clean-up of your existing on-prem scripts. This will reduce the effort required in migrating redundant, duplicate, or inactive scripts.
Next, for necessary scripts, establish what action they are performing and consider merging similar scripts into a single, more efficient script where possible.
There are tools that can help you.
You can use the Script Registry in ScriptRunner for Jira and Confluence Server/Data Center to:
• View all your scripts in one place.
• Get helpful information about scripts' usage so you can prioritise them for migration.
• Export all your scripts, configurations, and custom fields in one easy step.
You'll also find that scripts written with HAPI on Data Center are much simpler to migrate, and Atlassian's Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA) can help migrate a few of ScriptRunner's features. However, migrated scripts using JCMA will still need to be rewritten before they will function on Cloud.
Everything you need to prepare your scripts
Script rewriting guide
Your on-prem scripts won't work as-is in the Cloud due to platform and API differences, but can be adapted. Get advice on how to approach rewriting your scripts for Jira Cloud and Confluence Cloud.
Example scripts on Cloud
Browse examples for a wide variety of use cases. From simple to more complex scripts, you'll get an insight into how Cloud scripts are written and how to use the Cloud API.
Top tip
In most cases, rather than trying to create a like-for-like script, you'll get better results by reviewing the purpose of the script and then recreating it using Cloud functionality.
Migration guides
Explore more resources and information in these product-specific migration guides.
Migration checklists
Follow a comprehensive step-by-step checklist to make sure you've covered all the bases.
Try it out for free
Get a 30-day trial of ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud and ScriptRunner for Confluence Cloud to start your migration journey free of charge.
Step three: Welcome to Cloud! What's next?
Getting started
Take a look around your new Cloud environment with resources you can follow at your own pace. Whether you need a quick overview or a deep dive into specific ScriptRunner features, these pages have you covered.
Finding your bearings
If you're a seasoned Jira user, you may have noticed that things look a little different in Jira Cloud! For those missing the familiarity of the on-prem environment, here are five workarounds that can make you feel more at home.
Looking for inspiration?
You can do so much with ScriptRunner, sometimes it's hard to know where to start! Check out these handy tutorials and tips for some popular use cases in Jira and Confluence Cloud.
10 easy Jira Cloud automation wins with ScriptRunner
Here are 10 example scripts for quick wins using ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud.
How to integrate Confluence data with Jira fields
Learn how to use ScriptRunner to sync data from Confluence tables with Jira through this tutorial and example use case.
How to move JSM users between organisations in bulk
This step-by-step guide shows you how to move JSM user accounts in bulk, using ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud.
Mastering backlog management with Enhanced Search queries
Ditch your unwieldy backlog with the help of these 5 advanced JQL functions from ScriptRunner's Enhanced Search.
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ScriptRunner’s Cloud products are always improving to bring you more new features and new ways to automate, extend, and integrate your tools.
Keep up to date with the latest releases
The Product Updates Hub is your one-stop shop for ScriptRunner news. Keep on top of the latest innovations, updates, and feature releases across ScriptRunner Cloud products here.
Have your say on ScriptRunner's roadmap
Your feedback can shape the future of ScriptRunner! In ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud and ScriptRunner for Confluence Cloud, you can suggest new features, vote on what you'd like to see, and discuss features suggested by other users like you.
Share with the community
As you grow your workflows in your new Cloud environment, the best place to chat about features, get answers from peers and experts, and share tips is on Loop: the community platform for all things ScriptRunner.
Explore the forums today and find a wealth of information from ScriptRunner team members, partners, and users alike.