I’m investigating methods for exporting complete JIRA records including projects, issues, and more. Although an API exists alongside a plugin mechanism that could potentially retrieve all details, I’m looking for the easiest out-of-the-box solution to perform this export. Does it operate automatically, or must a custom plugin be developed?
My experience exporting JIRA data involves a mix of leveraging native capabilities and integrating third-party tools. In one project, I initially tried to use the built-in REST API for data retrieval, but it quickly became apparent that not all details were returned in a neat package suitable for end-to-end reporting. Switching to a well-supported plugin from the marketplace provided a more comprehensive solution, requiring minor configuration rather than a complete custom build. It ended up being a worthwhile trade-off between ease of use and flexibility, depending largely on the specific requirements at hand.
Based on my experience managing similar tasks, I approached the problem by initially exploring JIRA’s built-in export options to gauge which components were readily available. However, I quickly noticed that these options often provide limited details when compared with the full context available via the API. I then proceeded with a custom script that interacted with the REST API to pull complete records, including project details and issue comments. This method, while more demanding in terms of setup, proved to be reliable and offered the flexibility needed for in-depth reporting.