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ScriptRunner for Jira on-premise product updates
Find out what’s been released recently and what’s coming out next!

ScriptRunner can do anything: now you can do it faster
Earlier this year, we invited you to imagine a world where you could deliver advanced Jira customisations fast; without needing to know Atlassian APIs intricately, without having a million reference tabs open, and without needing to be a Groovy master.
A world where you could accelerate your teams’ digital transformation, become a Jira hero, and say yes to your beleaguered colleagues’ cries for help, without investing hours that you don’t have to upskill.
Today, we’re inviting you to step into that world.
There’s a new way to leverage the awesome power of ScriptRunner for Jira Data Center and Server, and can make your scripts up to 70% shorter. Let’s find out more.

A major scripting innovation
Ready to fly through your automations and customisations faster than ever?
New and noteworthy
Here are some of the most recent updates to ScriptRunner for Jira on-premise that we think you need to know about.
Remember you can always access the latest release notes in our documentation.
Jira 9 compatibility
We are now compatible with Jira 9. Upgrading has never been easier with the help of our new Script Registry toggle, which when toggled on will show only scripts that may require attention following an upgrade to Jira 9. Please use our documentation for compatibility suggestions.
Your feedback in action
One of our awesome users gave us a wish-list feature to save time when switching users. We’re delighted to share that Administrators can now quickly switch user when hovering over a user profile within an issue or in the User management space. Previously admins could only switch user through the Switch User built-in script. Could your wish be granted next?
Guardrails built-in scripts have has been released!
To help you turn best practice into action in just a few quick clicks, we’ve released five new built-in scripts within ScriptRunner for Jira in line with Atlassian’s Guardrails for comments, project archiving, change history, attachments and issue links. Administrators can now implement Atlassian’s recommendations using easily-configurable ScriptRunner power. Keep reading to find out how–plus some helpful hints for handling Atlassian’s Guardrail for epics using ScriptRunner!
Each can be used for reporting and monitoring against Guardrail recommendations, and also for actioning any cleanup required.
Hints and tips
Did you know it’s now even simpler to navigate to ScriptRunner in Jira with two new shortcuts?
- via the cog icon in the top right, by selecting ScriptRunner in the Jira Admin menu
- via the new ScriptRunner tab in the administration navigation menu
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What else are we thinking about right now?
Here are the features we're developing or exploring.

ScriptRunner 8 and Groovy 4
We are busy behind the scenes getting ready for ScriptRunner 8, where we will be bringing you the latest version of Groovy. Yes, Groovy 4.0 is on its way and will incorporate numerous new features and language enhancements.

User experience: Behaviours
Our beloved Behaviours feature is getting a makeover. We’ve been busy working on making it easier for you to create, edit and administer Behaviours. Based on customer feedback this UI overhaul of Behaviours will be completed shortly. Check back for updates!
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Get inspired with documentation
In addition to the latest release notes, ScriptRunner for Jira on-premise documentation also contains oodles of inspiration.
Whether you're brand new to ScriptRunner or have been using it for a while, we bet there's something in there that you haven't tried yet!
