Welcome to JQL Search Extensions
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for Jira Cloud
Here you’ll learn:
where and how to use JQL Search Extensions
what is Extended search and why you should use it
how to get comfortable with using new aliases and functions
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Before you start using the app for the first time, check the status on the Getting Started page. If it’s ready to use then go ahead. If the issues are still processing, wait a bit until they finish. |
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JQL Search Extensions (JSE)
JSE adds more than 50 new aliases that you can use in Jira.
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In both cases, you type in the new JQL alias in the search bar along with other JQL clauses. It’s super easy.
At firstWhen you are starting out, keep the documentation JQL functions reference handy to find the aliases you need. We autocomplete the aliases for you, so you only need to type the first few characters.
Extended Search
New JQL functions are available in Jira search but you need to expose them with filters. Extended Search is a page where, additionally to aliases, you can also use JQL functions.
You can create queries with functions and save them as filters to use in Jira.
Where to start?
Best The easiest way to start is to try going through follow a simple scenario:
Go to the Extended Search
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page: Apps
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> JQL Search Extensions
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In the
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JQL functions reference, find a function and an alias that you want to use.
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3. Type in the query in the search bar on the Extended search screen and click “Search”Search page then click Search.
4. Now, To save the query as a filter by clicking on “Save as filter”
5. Go to Jira advanced search and use your saved filter in the query by typing in filter="My filter name".
6, click Save the query as a filter.
5. In the Filter name input field, type a name for your filter, then click Save. Choose a name that helps you identify the filter in a list of filters, for example, My Links Count
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6. Click Show in Jira search to apply your filter in Jira Advanced search. Your filter search results are displayed in a new tab in Jira.
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7. Now try using a few JQL aliases added by JSE in Jira advanced search.
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How did it go? If you had any trouble with going through this scenario, reach out to us by creating submit a support request or book a demo to get a straight-to-the-point, no-nonsense consultation.
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