Hey everyone,
I’ve been trying to figure out how to change the summary field of an issue using JIRA post functions. I know post functions are great for automating workflows, but I’m not sure how to use them to update the summary specifically.
Has anyone done this before? I’d really appreciate some guidance on the steps to set it up or if there are any limitations I should be aware of. Maybe there’s a specific post function I should be looking at?
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
As someone who’s worked extensively with JIRA, I can tell you that modifying the summary field via post functions isn’t straightforward. However, I’ve found a reliable method using the ‘Script Runner’ add-on.
With Script Runner, you can create a custom post function that updates the summary. The key is writing a Groovy script that manipulates the issue object directly. Something like:
issue.setSummary('New Summary: ' + issue.getDescription().substring(0, 50))
This example sets the summary to 'New Summary: ’ followed by the first 50 characters of the description. You can customize this logic to fit your needs.
Remember to thoroughly test this in a sandbox environment first. Unexpected changes to the summary can cause confusion for users and potentially break integrations. Also, consider the performance impact if you’re dealing with a large volume of issues.
hey there noah, I’ve dealt with this before. sadly, post functions can’t directly change the summary field. but there’s a trick! u can use the ‘Script Runner’ plugin to make a custom post function. it lets u write a script to update the summary. just be careful n test it first, cuz messing with summaries can confuse ppl.
I’ve actually tackled this issue before in one of my projects. While post functions are powerful, they don’t directly allow modifying the summary field. However, there’s a workaround using a combination of a custom field and a post function.
First, create a custom field to store the new summary. Then, set up a post function to copy the value from this custom field to the actual summary field. You’ll need to use the ‘Update Issue Field’ function and some Groovy script.
Keep in mind, this approach requires some scripting knowledge and careful testing. Also, be cautious about potential performance impacts if you’re dealing with a high volume of issues. If you need more specific guidance, I can elaborate on the steps involved.