𝕍𝕃 Issue Pickers
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Getting Started
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How to Install 𝕍𝕃 Issue Pickers
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How to Create and Configure 𝕍𝕃 Issue Pickers
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How to Manage Existing Issue Pickers
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How the Issue Picker Works from an End User's Perspective
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How to Auto-Fill Issue Pickers Based on Existing Links
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How to Use Issue Pickers in Automation Rules
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Getting Started

Discover VIP.LEAN Issue Pickers for Jira Cloud – create custom select-list fields powered by JQL, with automatic issue linking, unlimited options, and seamless Forge Platform integration.

1. Why Issue Pickers

The VIP.LEAN Issue Pickers app in Jira Cloud empowers you to design select-list fields. These lists are populated with Jira issues determined by your JQL criteria.

This feature offers advantages beyond the conventional Issue Linking:

  • Tailor the list to show only specific issues: Filter by Project, Issue Type, Status, or any other field of your choice.
  • Use Issue Pickers as dynamic drop-down menus that users can manage with ease. They're perfect for categorizing locations, departments, subjects, and more.
  • Customize Issue Pickers to your liking. Decide on the details to display and whether users can pick one or multiple issues.
  • Enhance your workflow as Jira Automation can modify Issue Picker fields, broadening its range of applications.

2. Why VIP.LEAN Issue Pickers

We have developed 'Issue Pickers' as a component of our 'VIP.LEAN Advanced Links'. That application was built using Atlassian's Connect Framework. Our 'VIP.LEAN Issue Pickers' combines the invaluable experience we gained from the initial application, integrating it with the advantages of the Forge Platform promoted by Atlassian. We also prioritize minimizing the limitations of our app, eliminating any unnecessary constraints to ensure an excellent user experience. That makes the difference to applications of competitors.

FunctionVIP.LEAN Advanced LinksVIP.LEAN Issue Pickers
App HostingHosted by VIP.LEAN Solutions GmbH – GermanyHosted by Atlassian
MultitenancyVIP.LEAN Solutions GmbHAtlassian
Logging PlatformVIP.LEAN Solutions GmbHAtlassian
Data Residency–Provided by Atlassian
Limitation of Option List10,000 per context fieldNo limitation (tested with 200,000)
Full Support of Project TypesPartialYes
Different JQL for Different ContextsYesYes
Restriction to Current ProjectNoYes
Parallel ManagementNoYes
REST API Error HandlingBasicFull (Atlassian)
Paging of Long Option ListsNoYes
Jira Service ManagementYesYes
Indexing of OptionsRequiredReal time
Summary ChangesWith delayReal time
Hide Work Item Keys–Yes
Link Sync After Picker ChangesYesYes
Picker Sync After Link ChangesYesPlanned
Automation RulesYes (complex)Yes (simple)

3. Examples for Using Our App

  1. Feature-Story Mapping: In agile projects, teams often break down features into multiple user stories. With Issue Picker, you can create a drop-down list that lists all features from the same project.
  2. Program Increment Planning: During PI planning, an Issue Picker can list all active sprints for quick assignment.
  3. Cross-Referencing Bugs: Use Issue Picker to create a field listing all stories or tasks to reference the origin of a bug.
  4. Departmental Tasks: An Issue Picker can list all departments, ensuring tasks are categorized correctly.
  5. Dependency Management: Create a field listing potential dependencies so teams are aware of linked tasks.
  6. Version Release Management: An Issue Picker can list all upcoming version releases for easy categorization.
  7. Customer Feedback Integration: Link customer feedback to specific features or products for better product planning.

These are just a few examples – the flexibility of Issue Pickers allows for countless configurations to suit various project management needs.

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